The Walker County Board of Education has announced the resignation of Mr. Stacey Meeks from the Post 4 School Board seat. Mr. Meeks, who was elected in November, has announced that he will be relocating to another area of the county and will thus be unable to fulfill his duties.

In accordance with state law, the Board is required to appoint a replacement within 45 days of the resignation. To facilitate this process, the Board has outlined a clear procedure for interested candidates. Individuals seeking to fill the vacant seat are encouraged to reach out to the central office and provide their primary residence address. Ms. Janet Cobb, the Administrative Assistant, will then verify residency with the local Elections Office to confirm eligibility. Once residency is verified, interested candidates will either receive a thank you for their interest if they do not reside in the district or an invitation for an interview, based on a developed schedule.

The Superintendent will oversee the interview process, which will include a detailed agenda, a list of board-developed questions, and a rubric for scoring candidates. Following the interviews, the Board will select a candidate to fill the position temporarily until the next general election, when a new member will be elected to serve the remainder of Mr. Meeks’ term. The deadline for expressing interest in the vacant Post 4 seat is Friday, January 31, 2025.

The Board encourages community members who are passionate about education and serving their community to consider this opportunity. For more information on the application process, interested individuals may contact the Walker County Central Office. Thank you for your continued support of Walker County Schools.