The Westport Board of Education reminded residents today that it is seeking candidates to apply by noon Wednesday to fill a board vacancy caused when Republican Jennifer Tooker stepped down to run for and be elected to the Board of Finance.
The successful candidate will serve on the school board from the date of appointment until the next election scheduled for November 2015, according to Michael Gordon, board secretary who is accepting applications.
Gordon said that individuals interested in being considered for appointment must be: a registered Republican; willing to be interviewed by both the Board of Education and the Republican Town Committee; available for an interview the evenings of Monday, Dec. 9 and/or Sunday Dec. 15; and willing to serve and attend school board meetings immediately upon his or her appointment Monday Dec. 16.
Letters of application can be submitted either by email or in person to: Michael Gordon, Secretary, Board of Education, Town Hall, Room 307, 110 Myrtle Ave., Westport, CT 06880, or email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
