Schools
Oak Creek-Franklin School Board Vacancy Will Be Filled Soon
Board will pick Jim Gilmeister's successor Dec. 12.
The Oak Creek-Franklin School District is not wasting any time filling the vacancy on the School Board created when Jim Gilmeister resigned earlier this week.
In a post on its website, the district said that interested residents can pick up applications in the , 7630 S. 10th St., and bring them back by 4:30 p.m. Nov. 22.
The board will meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 28 to interview all candidates before making a selection at its Dec. 12 meeting.
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Whoever is selected will serve the remaining four months on Gilmeister's term before the April 2012 election is held.
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Residents can begin the process of getting on the election ballot by picking up a campaign registration statement and a declaration of candidacy at the district office.
In addition to Gilmeister's seat, incumbent Kathleen Borchardt is also up for re-election.
School Board members are elected to three-year terms and receive $420 per month.
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