2022 - ECC Seeks Trustee Candidates for Appointment due to Vacancy

The Board of Trustees of Community College District 509, Elgin Community College, announces a vacancy on the Board of Trustees due to the resignation of Jeffrey A. Meyer, JD. Under Illinois law, the board will appoint a trustee to fill the vacant seat from December 17, 2021, until the next consolidated election on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

A candidate must be:

1. A citizen of the United States,
2. Of the age of 18 years or over, and
3. A resident for at least one year immediately preceding the election, of the State and the territory which, on the date of the election, is included in the community college district. (ECC Dist. 509 is comprised of unit school districts U-46, 300, 301, and 303.)

If you are interested in being considered for this appointment, please send an up-to-date resume, references, and a letter explaining your knowledge of, or interest, and experience in public community colleges and in particular why you wish to serve as a trustee at Elgin Community College. All submissions must be received by 5:00 pm Friday, January 21, 2022.* They may be submitted electronically to boardoftrustees@elgin.edu, or to dkerruish@elgin.edu, or in hard copy, to

Board of Trustees

Building B, Room 235.04

Elgin Community College

1700 Spartan Drive

Elgin, IL 60123

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. David Sam, President, or Diane Kerruish, Board Recorder, both at 847-214-7374.

Candidates may be invited to the College for interviews Wednesday, January 26, 2022. It is the Board’s intention to fill the position no later than February 11, 2022.

* Campus will be closed on January 17, 2022.