PEMBERVILLE — The Eastwood Local Schools Board of Education has a vacancy with the resignation of a long-time member.
Board President AJ Haas resigned at Monday’s school board meeting. He has been on the board for nearly seven years.
Haas was not available for comment after the meeting.
In his newsletter, Superintendent Brent Welker wrote, “Mr. Haas has always been heavily involved in the community, and his contributions to Eastwood Schools are greatly appreciated.”
The board is required to appoint a new member no sooner than 10 days from the resignation and no later than 30 days from that date. Applicants must live within the Eastwood school district. The appointed member will serve the remaining portion of Haas’ term, which expires on Dec. 31, 2025.
Any individual wishing to be considered should submit a letter of interest and a resume to Monica Leppelmeier, Treasurer, Eastwood Local Schools, 120 E. College St., P.O. Box 837, Pemberville, Ohio 43450.
Information can also be emailed to [email protected].
The board will accept applications through Sept. 25. The board will schedule interviews for selected applicants on Oct. 2.
Also on the agenda was Welker’s resignation request.
Due to the resignation, his retirement date of Dec. 31, 2024 has been shifted to July 31, 2025.
“We have shifted discussions on retire/rehire to a later date given that we have a board vacancy,” Welker said. “My retirement has shifted to July 31, so there is nothing pressing at this time.”
The next regular board meeting will be on Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Eastwood Administrative Office.
