Mission Statement

In partnership with students, family, and community, we will provide the highest quality of education and diverse opportunities to inspire all to reach their full potential.

April 1, 2025 School Board Election Information

Beginning August 20, 2024 petitions can be circulated for the upcoming Durand CUSD #322 School Board Election on April 1, 2025. There will be four school board members’ terms expiring in April 2025. Petitions are available online at www.elections@clerk.wincoil.gov.

Candidates are encouraged to contact the Winnebago County Clerk’s Office regarding the petition and to ensure the correct paperwork is received. Their office is located at 404 Elm St. Rockford, IL 61101. Phone number: 815-319-4252.

Student Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

https\://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line:

Text HELLO to 741741

Available 24 hours a day

School Board Opening

Durand Community Unit School District #322 is accepting applications for one (1) vacant seat on the Board of Education. The individual appointed will fill the vacancy until Elections in 2027 (2-year term). Qualifications for this appointment are as follows:

  • Be a United States citizen
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be a resident of Illinois and the District for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment
  • Be a registered voter
  • Not be a child sex offender
  • Not hold another incompatible public office
  • Not have a prohibited interest in any contract with the District
  • Not be a school trustee
  • Not hold certain types of prohibited State or Federal employment
  • Meet all qualifications based upon the distribution of population among congressional townships in the District

Those interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to Mr. Jonathan Manning, Board President, at Durand CUSD #322, 200 West South St., Durand, IL 61024 or by email at jmanning@cusd322.org.  Applications can be dropped off at the main office at 200 West South Street between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM Monday thru Thursday. The application deadline is 12:00 PM, Monday, May 12, 2025. The Board of Education has 60 days from the May 5, 2025 Reorganization of the Board Meeting to fill the vacancy.