The Coal City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education, at a special meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 30, approved the appointment of Jeff Emerson to fill the vacancy created upon the death of Board Member and Secretary Mary Gill.
Emerson served on the Board of Education from 2009 to 2020, and represented the district on various committees during his tenure. Upon the passing of Mrs. Gill and the announcement the Board would fill the position, Emerson expressed interest in filling the vacancy through the April 2025 election.
“Having previously served on the Board of Education, Jeff understands the policies and procedures of the Board and District,” said Superintendent Christopher Spencer.
Emerson will be seated at the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 6 and will serve out the final six months of Mary Gill’s term.
“Board members were pleased to see the level of interest community members have expressed in serving on the Board of Education. Following significant discussion, the Board determined at this time it was in the best interest of the district to have someone join them who is experienced and is able to get an immediate start,” Spencer said.