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ALBANY, N.Y. (April 11, 2008)
-- The Board of Education is seeking
volunteers interested in filling the board seat vacated last month by
the resignation of Teneka Frost. The term would last until the general
election in November.
City residents interested in being
considered for the position should send a letter of interest and resume
or list of qualifications to the City School District of Albany, Academy
Park, Albany, NY 12207. All materials should be sent to the attention of
Catherine Cutting, clerk of the board. For more information, call
475-6010. Correspondence must be received or postmarked on or before
April 23.
The board currently is operating with six
members, one short of its full complement. Board President William
Barnette said the board is interested in filling the vacancy as quickly
as possible.
A candidate chosen to fill the vacancy until
November also would have the option of running for election for the
permanent four-year term. The winning candidate in the November election
will be seated immediately rather than waiting until the traditional
swearing-in date in January.
The City School
District of Albany serves approximately 8,600 students in 18
elementary, middle and high schools. The district includes several
magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic
opportunities for students in addition to neighborhood schools. The
district is more than halfway through its comprehensive facilities
project to newly build and/or renovate nearly all of its elementary
and middle schools. The ultimate goal of the facilities project is
to provide schools with the resources necessary to help students
succeed in the 21st century. |
