Vallecitos seeks applicants for Trustee Area 1 seat

The Vallecitos School District is seeking Trustee Area 1 residents who desire to serve on the school board.

Chris Howells, who had been the board member for Trustee Area 1, has moved out of California. Howells submitted his resignation effective Monday, Feb. 12. The Tuesday, Feb. 13, Vallecitos School District board meeting included a 3-0 vote to approve the provisional appointment process for the vacancy.

“We’re hoping to fill it,” Vallecitos School District superintendent Meliton Sanchez said.

Applications to fill the vacancy are available in the Vallecitos School District office. The deadli...