The Catskill Chronicle

MONTICELLO, NY – (November 11, 2010) The Monticello Schools Board of Education is accepting letters of interest from community members to fill the vacancy created by the recent resignation of a board member. New York State law allows school boards to fill such vacancies by appointment until the next regular election in May.

The appointment will be for a term of approximately six months and will end on May 17, 2011. If the appointed person wishes to complete the reminder of the term for the vacated seat, which ends on June 30, 2012, he or she would need to file a petition and run for election in May 2011 along with any other interested candidates.

The Monticello Schools Board of Education members are unpaid and are required to attend a minimum of two meetings monthly. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen and a resident of the school district for at least one year prior to the appointment.

Any resident who is interested in the position should send a letter of interest and any other documentation that may be helpful in the selection process (resume, volunteer work, letters of recommendation, etc.), by 3 p.m. on Wed., November 24, 2010 to: Board of Education President c/o District Clerk, Monticello Central School District, Administrative Offices, 237 Forestburgh Road, Monticello, NY 12701.

The Board of Education will begin the candidate review process following its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010.

For more information, please contact District Clerk Mary Ryan Buchholz at 845-794-7700, ext. 70501.