APPLETON (NBC 26) — During a special meeting Thursday, the Appleton School Board voted to approve the process to fill the vacancy created by resignation of Board Vice President Leah Olson.
The vacancy notice will be posted December 4. The deadline for candidates to apply will be 4 p.m. December 18.
Candidates will be interviewed at a board meeting tentatively scheduled for January 4 and the new board member's first official meeting would be on January 11.
Olson resigned Monday. In a statement shared by the district, Olson said:
“The continuing pandemic has forced me to evaluate my priorities and commitments. At this moment, I need to spend more time with my family. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to serve over the last three and half years. I appreciate the hard work of my colleagues on the board, the district leadership team, and all our staff in their continued efforts to support every student, every day.”
