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Press Release: 

April 23, 2026

On April 20, 2026, Board Trustee Tricia Anderson resigned from the Rockford Public Schools Board of Education. We thank Trustee Anderson for her commitment to our students and her advocacy for ensuring that our school district operates at a high level. We wish Trustee Anderson the best in future endeavors. 

When a board member resigns, the board is required to  fill the vacancy within  thirty (30) days by appointment in line with district board policy 0142.5.  The board seeks to fill the vacancy with a qualified and interested candidate who will serve through December 31, 2026.  In November, in addition to the regularly scheduled election of three board positions, an election to fill the partial term set to expire in 2028, will be held.

Today, the Rockford Public School District begins seeking applications for the current vacant position for the board of education. An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position through December 31, 2026 and will be replaced by the individual elected to the position (based on the November 3, 2026 election results) on January 1, 2027. To be eligible to be considered an individual must be a citizen of the United States and is a qualified and registered elector and resident of the district.

Those eligible and interested in filling this seat through December 31, 2026 must do the following:

• Submit a one-page letter of interest outlining your interest and eligibility

• Submit a resume that outlines relevant experience or credentials

• Answers to each of these questions in 300 words or less:

  • What do you see as the role of a school board member? 

  • What will you do to be an effective board member?

  • What would you like to see changed in the district and how do you envision your role in that change?

Please send the required information electronically to Jodi Nester via email at jnester@rockfordschools.org.  The deadline to be considered for this vacancy is Monday, May 4th at 3:00 PM. No materials will be accepted after the deadline. All completed applications will be verified in writing upon receipt and then submitted to Board of Education Secretary, Andrea Jacobson for further action.  

The Board will review the applications and schedule interviews during the week of May 11th.  The board will meet in open session to interview applicants and appoint a new trustee. The new trustee will be seated by May 20, 2026.