Vallecitos School District seeks new board member for Trustee Area 5

The Vallecitos School District is seeking applicants for the Trustee Area 5 seat on the district board.

A 4-0 board vote, Tuesday, Jan. 12, approved the process for the appointment. Applications are due Wednesday, Jan. 27, and a special meeting, Monday, Feb. 1, will discuss candidates and potentially appoint a new board member. The district may also seek a waiver of the 60-day deadline to fill a vacancy, which would be required if no applicant expresses interest in the seat before the deadline.

In 2019, the district transitioned from at-large elections to elections by trustee area. The board m...