Village of Glenview Elections: Community College District Trustee

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On April 6, 2021 Village of Glenview residents will have the opportunity to cast ballots for a six-year term for the Office of Trustee of Community College District No. 535.

Signature Requirements: At least 50 qualified voters residing within the district. (110 ILCS 805/3-7.10)

Having celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2020, Oakton is a two-year community college offering associate's degree programs and noncredit courses in Northern Cook County, Illinois.

https://www.oakton.edu/

Trustee Candidates Qualifications and Information

The Illinois Public Community College Act provides that each candidate must on the date of his/her election be a citizen of the United States, of the age of 18 years or over, a resident of Illinois, and have lived in your community college district for at least one year immediately preceding his/her election.

As required by the Illinois Public Community College Act, members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable expenses incurred in connection with their service as members of the Board.

Pertinent dates for this election are:
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020: First day to circulate nominating petitions
Monday, Dec. 14, 2020: First day to file nomination papers
Monday, Dec. 21, 2020: Last day to file nomination papers

Monday, March 22 - Monday, April 5: Early Voting Period

Tuesday, April 6, 2021: Election Day

Illinois election law states that nomination papers are to be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, or a designated representative of the Secretary. The Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 535 has designated the Secretary to the Board of Trustees of Oakton Community College, to represent the Board Secretary in the performance of the Board Secretary's duties with respect to the receipt and filing of nomination papers.

The office for filing nomination papers is located at Oakton Community College, Office of the President, Room No. 1500, 1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016-1268. During the period designated by law for filing nomination papers, the office will be open between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the process for filing petitions may be changed. Please refer to www.oakton.edu periodically in the event of updated instructions.
The following forms are required to be filed by candidates for Trustee of Community College District No. 535:

• Nominating Petition (Download PDF)Nominations for members of the Board of Trustees shall be made by a petition signed by at least 50 qualified voters residing within the district.

• Statement of Candidacy (Download PDF)This form must be filed with the Nominating Petitions.

• Statement of Economic Interests (Download PDF)This form must be filed with the Cook County Clerk. Nomination papers are not valid unless a receipt from the Cook County Clerk's office is filed with the Secretary's representative no later than December 21, 2020, the last day to file nomination papers. Note also that the Statement of Economic Interests must be filed with the County Clerk in calendar year 2020; a prior year’s filing will invalidate the nomination papers.

The Loyalty Oath, an optional form that may be filed with the Nominating Petitions.
Questions may be referred to the Secretary to the Board of Trustees for Oakton Community College, at the address given above, by telephone (847.635.1801), or email eileen@oakton.edu.This information is provided as a public service. It is the responsibility of the candidate to comply with all applicable laws and requirements.

Fast Facts

• Founded in 1969, Oakton is a two-year community college offering associate's degree programs and noncredit courses in northern Cook County, Illinois.

• Locations: Oakton's 147-acre main campus sits in a forest preserve in Des Plaines, Illinois. A second campus in Skokie serves residents on the eastern side of the District and is home to the Art, Science, and Technology Pavilion. The College also offers continuing education classes at off-campus locations throughout the region, and many students pursue studies at home through our distance learning program.

• Programs of Study: Associate degrees in 80 areas of study prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions or to step directly into rewarding careers. Continuing education programs offer personal enrichment and career advancement opportunities through courses ranging from art to home improvement to English as a Second Language.

• Faculty: Oakton's 700 full- and part-time faculty members boast top academic credentials, and their true passion is teaching. In small classes, our faculty engage students as individuals and guide their learning experience.

• Students: Oakton's 46,000 credit and noncredit students represent all ages, 55 nations, and a wide range of experience. More than half come from a minority background, bringing a wealth of perspectives to campus.

• Accreditation & Associations: Oakton is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. The College is recognized by the Illinois Community College Board and is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, as well as numerous professional organizations.