School board vacancy opens opportunity for District 1 residents
North Lawrence Community Schools is seeking District 1 residents interested in filling a school board seat that is expected to become vacant Jan. 1. Letters of interest must be received by Dec. 31, according to a community announcement. The person selected would serve a four-year term ending Dec. 31, 2030. The District 1 seat is held by Board Vice President Kirsten Collier, whose elected term expires Dec. 31. Collier does not intend to continue serving on the board, and no candidate filed for the seat in the Nov. 3 general election. Who can apply for the District 1 seat Applicants must meet the legal qualifications for serving as the District 1 representative, including residency requirements. District 1 includes Indian Creek Civil Township, Perry Civil Township and part of Spice Valley Civil Township in Lawrence County. A map showing the district boundaries is available on the North Lawrence Community Schools website at northlawrencecommunityschools.org/school-board/schoolboard-districts . Residents who are unsure whether they live within District 1 may contact the Lawrence County Voter Registration Office at 918 16th St., Suite 200, Courthouse Plaza, Bedford or call 812-277-2036. How to submit a letter of interest Letters should include the applicant's name, residential address, telephone number,
