RICHLAND, Wash.-Applications for Richland School Board positions #1 and #4 will open on September 1.
Those interested in serving on the School Board must reside within Richland School District Boundaries, applications may be submitted online or in person at 6972 Keene Rd in West Richland.
The Board of Directors for the district has established a timeline for appointing the final two members to the five-person board in accordance with state law dictating that any vacancy must be filled within 90 days.
Timeline for appointing school board positions #1 and #4 according to the RSD:
- September 1: Applications open at 12:00 p.m. for the two open board positions.
- September 8: Applications are due by 12:00 p.m.
- September 12: RSD School Board Executive Session at 5 p.m. (board will review and screen applicants). 6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting (board will announce the 2-5 candidates chosen to be interviewed).
- September 20: RSD School Board Special Meeting at 5:00 p.m. (the top 2-5 candidates for each position will be interviewed at a public meeting). The board will review candidates before returning to the meeting to vote on and announce selected candidates.
- September 26: Newly appointed board members will be sworn in at the Regular School Board meeting.
- November 7: General Election. Voters will elect board positions with expiring terms (positions #3 and #4).
The Board Member appointed to position #4 will serve until the term expires on November 28. Who will fill position #4 for its full term will be decided in the November 7 General Election according to the RSD.
The Board Member appointed to position #1 will serve until 2025.
