Thirteen people have applied to fill a short-term vacancy on the Columbia School Board.
The open spot stems from Katherine Sasser’s resignation in early May. She had a little less than a year left of her first term. Whoever is appointed can run for a full term in the April 2024 election. Terms are three years, unpaid.
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