The Urbana School District #116 Board of Education is opening applications in anticipation of vacancies for the Sub-District 1 and Sub-District 6 Board of Education Seats. The person appointed will serve until April 2027.
Statement of Interest forms may be picked up at 1101 E. University, Suite B, Urbana, IL 61802, beginning Monday, March 3, 2025. You can also request a Statement of Interest form electronically: Request Statement of Interest Form
A completed statement of interest, current resume, and a letter that includes your reasons for wanting to serve on the Urbana School District #116 Board of Education must be turned in by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 31 to 1101 E. University, Suite B in Urbana. All materials should be placed in a sealed envelope to the attention: School Board President, Paul Poulosky. The documents can also be submitted via email to Board Recording Secretary, Lori Johnson: lajohnson@usd116.org
Interviews will be conducted during a special meeting of the Board of Education, date and time to be announced.
At a minimum, applicants for the School Board position must:
- Be a United States Citizen
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a resident of Illinois and the District for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment
- Be a resident of sub-district 1 or 6
- Be a registered voter
- Not be a child sex offender
- Not hold another incompatible public office
- Not have a prohibited interest in any contract with the District
- Not hold certain types of prohibited State or federal employment
If you have specific questions as to whether you reside in sub-district 1 or 6, please refer to the maps: Sub-District 1 | Sub-District 6 or email contactus@usd116.org.
Applicants should show familiarity with the Board’s policies regarding general duties and responsibilities of a School Board and a School Board member, including fiduciary responsibilities, conflict of interest, ethics, and gift ban. The Board’s policies are available on the USD #116 website.