The Richmond-Burton Community High School District 157 Board of Education announced on Mar. 17 that it is seeking a qualified individual to fill a vacant board seat until April 2027.
The vacancy offers an opportunity for community members to participate in the governance and direction of local schools. The board encourages interested residents to apply and help guide the future of education in the district.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have lived within the school district for at least one year, and be registered voters. Candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest outlining their education, work experience, and civic involvement by April 6, 2026. Materials should be sent to Kim Schaefer at Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 Board of Education, 4213 U.S. Route 12, Richmond, IL 60071. For questions, Dr. Tom Lind, Superintendent, can be contacted by phone at 815-678-6858.
Richmond-Burton Community High School District 157 represents McHenry County and includes Richmond-Burton High School according to the Illinois Report Card. The district employs a total of 43 teachers with an average salary of $65,602 before pension contributions; women make up just over half the teaching staff. No teachers had more than ten absences in a school year according to state data.
Demographically, the student body is predominantly White at nearly 86 percent, with Hispanic students making up about ten percent and smaller percentages identifying as Black or Asian according to the ISBE. In terms of spending, the district allocated $29,755 per student in 2020 for a total expenditure exceeding $18 million as reported by state records.
Chronic truancy remains relatively low in the district: there were sixteen chronically truant students during the last reported school year—a rate of just over two and a half percent—compared with a statewide average of nearly ten percent according to ISBE data.
The board’s call for applicants reflects ongoing efforts to involve community members in shaping educational policy and oversight.
