Blaine school district still seeking candidates for vacant position

The Blaine school district canceled a January 4 special meeting to interview and appoint a new board member to the Blaine school board the morning of January 4. 

The district is still seeking candidates for its vacant director district 1 position, according to a January 4 press release. Communications director Lisa Moeller said the district has had people express interest for the position but has not yet received any completed applications from anyone who resides in the district 1 boundaries. 

The district 1 boundaries include Point Roberts and western parts of downtown. Candidates must also be a U.S. citizen and registered voter. A map and legal description of the area can be viewed at bit.ly/3Z5wtb7.

Board president Dougal Thomas previously said December 13 that one applicant had already applied but that the board was hoping to have a choice to make.

No deadline was given. The board has 90 days from the date former board member Todd Nunamaker resigned. The board officially accepted his letter of resignation at its October 24 regular meeting. The board had planned to appoint a new director in the January 4 special meeting.

This is the second extension. The previous deadline was December 29, 2022.