15 February, 2023
Public Announcement:
The Valdez City Schools Board of Education declared a board seat vacancy at their regular meeting on
February 13th, 2023.
The School Board is seeking interested community members to apply for this seat. Any interested candidate must submit a Letter of Interest to the Board Secretary, Shannon Groundwater, NLT March 3rd, 2023, in one of the following methods:
1. Email: sgroundwater@valdezcityschools.org
2. Mail: Attn Shannon Groundwater
PO Box 398
Valdez, AK 99686
3. Hand Delivery: District Office, 1112 West Klutina, behind the Hermon Hutchens Elementary Gym.
The Letter of interest for each candidate must answer the following two questions:
1. Why are you interested in serving on the Valdez City Schools Board of Education?
2. Please outline your Education, Work, and Volunteer Experience which will assist you in serving on the Board of Education.
***Each candidate must be prepared to address these items with the board at the Regular Meeting on March 13th, 2023, in an open forum. ***
Procedure: Once the Board meets with all of the candidates, at the meeting on March13th, the board will go into executive session (closed to the public) to discuss. If a candidate is chosen, they will be announced in regular session, publicly. The chosen candidate will be sworn in and assume their seat that evening. The chosen candidate will serve on the board until the next regularly scheduled election on May 2, 2023 (Board Policy 9223, Board Vacancies). If this candidate chooses to pursue a 3 year term, regular Board Seat following this appointment, they will need to follow the rules of open election as governed by the City of Valdez.
For questions or concerns please contact the Valdez City Schools District Office at 907-834-4701.
Thank you.