Candidates for Lyle School Board Opening Sought

Lyle Community Schools Board of Directors Member Nick Fitzsimmons has resigned his board appointment, effectively immediately. Chairperson Traci Waddington acknowledged the resignation at the September 24 regular board meeting and the board announced its intention to seek a replacement immediately.

Per board policy and procedure 1114, all citizens may nominate candidates for the position. Nominees must be registered voters and can reside anywhere within the Lyle School District limits, as this is one of two at-large positions on the board.  When a nomination is received, the district will reach out and invite the nominee to apply.

Candidates are welcome to self-nominate by applying on via the link below, or email deb.stenberg@lyleschools.org and provide the following information: First and last name; address (both street and mailing); telephone number; email address; and provide responses to these questions:

1. Are you a registered voter living within the school district boundaries?
2. Why are you interested in serving on the Lyle School Board?
3. Are there any obstacles that would prevent your from attending at least one monthly evening meeting and occasional special meetings, as needed?

The application deadline has been extended. Open until filled.

The board will interview the first round of applicants/nominees at the next regularly scheduled board meeting, Wednesday, October 28, at 6 p.m. Depending on the status of the governor’s orders regarding the open public meetings act provisions, the meeting may be held by Zoom.

Nomination/application form.

The remaining board members are charged with selecting an individual within 90 days to fill the seat through the remainder of its current term, which ends December 31, 2021.  Tria Bullard was elected to the position in November, 2013, and re-elected in 2017. She resigned in August of 2019 and, following a search for a replacement, the board selected Fitzsimmons. The appointee can file to run for a subsequent four-year term in the fall of 2021 if he or she chooses.