School Board Vacancy 2021
Dr. Terry Neff of the School District of Altoona Board of Education announced his resignation from the Board at the regular meeting held June 21, 2021.
Dr. Neff shared that his family will be relocating to the East Coast.
Board Vacancy Announcement (click to download)
The board vacancy will be filled by an appointment made by the remaining members of the Board. All prospective candidates should submit a letter of interest to Board President, Rick Risler (via email to rrisler@altoona.k12.wi.us) , or by mail to: Rick Risler, School Board President, in care of Lisa Boss, Board Secretary, District Office, 1903 Bartlett Avenue, Altoona WI 54720. Letters must be received by 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. The appointment, which will run through April 2022, will be made at the August 16, 2021 board meeting.
No nomination signatures are needed for this appointment process.
Eligibility Requirements
At a minimum, state law requires any individual who is filling a school board vacancy to be a resident and qualified elector of the school district. Accordingly, the same age, citizenship, residency, and voting qualification requirements (e.g. freedom from any unpardoned felony convictions) that apply to declared candidates in school board elections also apply to any potential appointee.
Guide for Candidates (Click to download)
While this guide from the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) was developed for the 2021 Spring election, pages 5-8 provide information on what school boards do. Their key work, their relationship with the superintendent, and their role in community leadership. See also, pages 9-10 for possible conflict of interest situations that a candidate should be aware of.
Policy 133 – Board Vacancies (Click to download)
Declaration of Candidacy Form (Click to download)
On or before the date of the board meeting at which the Board considers the potential appointees (August 16, 2021), each potential appointee shall also submit a sworn declaration of eligibility to hold the vacant board seat.
Questions?
Feel free to direct your questions to Lisa Boss, Board Secretary: 715-839-6033 or by email (lboss@altoona.k12.wi.us)