Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 — Board Member Vacancy

Official Public Notice · Board of Education

At a Glance

Vacancy

One seat on the Board of Education

Reason

Resignation of Dr. Peter DeRousse, effective July 6, 2026

Term of appointment

Date of appointment through the April 6, 2027 consolidated election

Application deadline

July 20, 2026 at 5pm

Submit to

Colette Condon — ccondon@d123.org

The Vacancy

The Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Board of Education is accepting applications to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of Dr. Peter DeRousse. District 123 will immediately begin an open application process for any qualified community member who would like to serve the children of our community in this capacity.

How Long Is the Appointment?

The appointed board member will not serve the remainder of Dr. Peter DeRousse’s term. Instead, he or she will serve from the date of appointment only until the April 6, 2027 consolidated election. Because the seat was filled at the April 2025 election for a four-year term, state law directs that an appointee serves until the next regular election rather than through the end of the term. At the April 6, 2027 election, voters will elect a successor to serve the balance of the unexpired term — a two-year term running from April 2027 through the April 2029 election.

Our Mission and Vision

The mission of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 is “Preparing today’s learner for tomorrow’s world,” and the vision of the school district is “A dynamic and supportive environment that ignites lifelong learners who embrace diversity and contribute positively to our community and global society.”

Candidates should show familiarity with the strategic plan and school board policies regarding the general duties and responsibilities of a school board and a school board member, including fiduciary responsibilities, conflict-of-interest parameters, ethics requirements, and knowledge of gift-ban policies.

The Oak Lawn-Hometown School Board policies are available at link.d123.org/boardpolicy.

Qualifications

Interested candidates must meet all of the following qualifications:

• Be a United States citizen
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be a resident of Illinois and reside within District 123 boundaries for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment.
• 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 be a school trustee
• Not hold certain types of prohibited State or Federal employment

Questions About the Process

Applicants with questions about the application process can contact Colette Condon, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, before the application deadline:

• Email: ccondon@d123.org
• Phone: 708-423-0150

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should submit their application materials by email to Colette Condon at ccondon@d123.org no later than July 20, 2026 at 5pm. The email should include:

• An updated résumé, including full name and address of residency within District 123
• Contact information, including email address and phone number
• Written confirmation that the qualifications listed above have been met

What Happens Next

The Board will review all submitted applications and may invite prospective candidates for personal interviews. The Board intends to fill the vacancy by public vote at an open meeting within 60 days of the vacancy — no later than September 4, 2026.