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Timeline to Fill Vacancy May 1 Resignation accepted effective May 31, 2017 May 4 Notice of Vacancy published in the Journal Eureka May 15 Letters of Interest communicated in writing to Superintendent Lisa Beames at 200 S. Garnavillo Street no later than 4:00 p.m. May 22 Interviews with interested individuals held by the board in open meeting at times to be determined June 5 Appointment of board member to fill vacancy until next School Board Election September 12 School Board Election to elect member to complete vacated term September 18 Appointment to fill vacancy expires; Elected member fills vacancy |
Current VacancyThe Anamosa Community School District will have an open seat effective May 31st due to submission and approval of the resignation of Rob Sayre.
Per Iowa code, the board has 30 days from the effective date of the resignation, May 31st, in which to fill the vacancy. Iowa Code also expresses the right of the public to file a petition for the vacancy to be filled by a special election. The board will seek to fill the vacancy by appointment. This appointment will last until the next school board election which is September 12, 2017. Through that election process, a member will be selected to fulfill the remainder of the term which ends in November, 2019. A public notice will be published in the Journal-Eureka on May 4th indicating the intent of the district to fill the vacancy by appointment as well as the right of the public to seek a special election. Individuals interested in filling this appointment on the Anamosa Community School Board should communicate with Lisa Beames, Superintendent, in writing by 4:00 on May 15, 2017. Questions may also be directed to Mrs. Beames. Candidates will be interviewed by the board in open meeting on May 22, 2017 at times to be determined. Interviews are anticipated to be approximately 30 minutes in length. A subcommittee of the board will review interview data to determine the final recommendation for appointment. Being on the school board can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences. We are making positive differences in the lives of the children and families we serve. |
