Ward 3 School Committee member Jonathan Allyn is resigning his seat on that board effective February 29, 2008. Jonathan worked hard for the people of Holyoke and he will be missed. Jonathan is moving out of the area to take a new employment opportunity. I wish him the best of luck in his new position.
This will create an opening on committee at that time. The process for filing the vacancy will be that the City Councilors and the remaining school committee members will sit in a joint session to select a person to fill the vacancy. I encourage any resident of ward 3 to apply.
This is an important position and the next member will have a large say as to the future direction of the Holyoke schools which are currently in a transition stage. The committee will also be selecting a new Superintendent next year. Our children are counting on us for good stewardship of our schools. So there are lots of reasons for people who live in Ward 3 to consider seeking this position.
If you would like to be considered for the position, please do not hesitate to contact me or send me an email as to why you should be selected. I would be happy to discuss your candidacy. I would also encourage you to call all of the voting members to ask for their consideration as well.
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