School board resignation opens board seat

BUCYRUS - The Bucyrus City School District Board of Education is seeking a new member due to the resignation of Douglas Schiefer. The board must name a replacement within 30 days.

The newly appointed school board member will serve until Dec.31. An election will take place in November 2017 to fill the unexpired term of the seat until Dec. 31, 2019.

Citizens interested in being considered for the appointment should submit a letter expressing interest and qualifications to the board no later than 4 p.m. March 10. According to the Ohio School Boards Association, people serving on school boards in Ohio must be district residents and registered voters.

Letters and qualifications may be sent to the Bucyrus City School District Board of Education, 170 Plymouth Street, Bucyrus, OH 44820. Applicants may also email their letter of interest to rcook@bucyrusschools.org.