Single Urbana School Board applicant to be appointed, fill vacancy
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The sole candidate for the vacant spot on the Urbana School Board will be seated later this month.
The Urbana School District #116 Board of Education announced in a news release they will appoint Jennifer Hixson to fill the Sub-District 2 vacancy for the remainder of the term.
Ravi Hasanadka resigned from his seat representing Sub-District 2 in February. Hixson was the only applicant for the position.
Urbana BOE member resigns, district taking steps to fill vacancy
Hixson previously worked for the school district as an ESL/science and social studies teacher at King School and the Director of the Multicultural Program but retired in 2009. She has also worked as a substitute since retiring.
“I think I would like to sit and take notes while the community input is happening,” Hixson said. “So that the community doesn’t feel like they’re just kind of talking at a wall there, and then they will more a part of the discussion. And I’m hopeful that maybe I can help bring that in.”
Hixson will be sworn in on April 16 at the board’s business meeting. Her appointment will run until April 2025.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WCIA.com.
