UPDATE The Westport Board of Education announced today it seeks candidates for a vacancy on the Board created by the resignation of Brett Aronow.
She announced at the board’s Aug. 29 meeting she is resigning because she is moving out of town. (See WestportNow Aug. 29, 2016)
The successful candidate will serve on the Board of Education from the date of appointment until the Board of Education election scheduled for November 2017.
Any individual interested in being considered for appointment to the position is required to be a registered Democrat; willing to be interviewed separately by the Democratic Town Committee (DTC) and the Board of Education prior to appointment; and willing to serve and attend Board of Education meetings immediately upon appointment, which appointment will take place as early as October.
In a statement, Melissa Kane, chair of the DTC, described qualities sought in candidates.
“The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and critical thinking skills, in order to be responsive to diverse interests and to actively engage with the parent and student community, as well as the district administration,” she said.
“They should have some fluency with the budgeting process, be/remain abreast of developments in education locally, regionally and nationally, and be able to provide vision for the future of the Westport Public Schools.
“Residents with a background in education or extensive involvement with the schools are encouraged to apply.”
Letters of application are to be submitted to the Board of Education by no later than Monday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m., by email to Elaine Whitney, Secretary
Westport Board of Education, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
This story has been updated with a statment from the chair of the DTC on the qualities sought in candidates.
