Antioch School Board announces vacancy, appointment process
Can make appointment at next meeting on April 20th if Board chooses
The Board of Education of the Antioch Unified School District Board of Education is seeking applications to fill a vacancy on the Board caused by the resignation of Claire Smith on April 1, 2016. Board members will use the following process to appoint an individual to complete Mrs. Smith’s term, which expires December 2016.
Remaining Term of Office: June 2016 – December 2016
Requirements for Office:
- At least 18 years of age
- Resident of Antioch Unified School District
- Registered voter
- United States citizen
- Not disqualified by the U.S. Constitution or state law from holding a civil office
Application Process:
To secure an application, visit the District’s website at www.antioch.k12.ca.us or pick up an application at the School Services Building, located at 510 G Street, Antioch by April 20, 2016 by 12:00 p.m. The District office is open Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Timeline:
- Completed applications must be received in the Superintendent’s Office no later than 12:00 p.m. April 20, 2016. Neither postmarks nor late delivery will be accepted.
- Board of Education will interview candidates in a public meeting called by the Board. The following date and time has been set aside for interviews: May 4, 2016 between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
- The new Board Member will be sworn in at the regular Board of Education meeting on June 8, 2016.
If you should have any questions, please call (925) 779-7500 ext. 51000.
However, the Board can make an appointment at their next meeting on Wednesday, April 20.
“Under a provisional appointment, they can do the process like they did for Mr. Navarro,” according to Nancy Belleci, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent. “They can do anything they want. But, they have to wait 30 days before the new member can take their seat.”
“At the last meeting during the discussion the Board determined they want to revise interview questions and the tally process,” she added.
Notice: This appointment is provisional and subject to the petition process specified in California Education Code 5092.
