The Board of Trustees is comprised of seven members elected at-large from District
#523, and a student trustee who is elected by other students.
Election Dates & Terms
Board elections are held the first Tuesday following the first Monday in April in
odd-numbered years. Trustees serve six-year terms on a rotating basis.
Candidate Qualifications
Be a U.S. citizen
Be 18 years of age or older on the date of the election
Be a resident of Illinois and the district for at least one year immediately preceding
the election
Not be a member of a common school board
Qualifications for the student member are defined in the Student Government Association
Constitution.
Information
Obtain complete election information plus candidate materials from county clerks or:
Kishwaukee College District #523 Board of Trustees Emily Cahill Administrative Coordinator, Office of the President 21193 Malta Road Malta, IL 60150 815-825-9324 ecahill@kish.edu
Vacant Seat Public Notice
Kishwaukee College District 523 does not currently have any vacant seats on the Board.
The Kishwaukee College Foundation has announced the creation of a new scholarship fund honoring the memory of 1998 nursing graduate, Cheryl Safford-Sawallisch. The scholarship provides support to Kishwaukee College nursing students, with preference given to single parents, those on a single income or those with low income.
Kishwaukee College is currently accepting nominations for the 2026 Impact Awards. The annual program recognizes Kish employees who exemplify the College’s mission and values through outstanding performance, service and dedication.