Notice of Vacancy, Board of Education
Notice is hearby given to the electors of the Athens Area Schools, a public school district, that a vacancy on the board of education of this district exists with the resignation of Eric McClure. Notice is further given that any elector of the Athens Area Schools may apply to the board of education for consideration to fill said vacancy on the board through December 31, 2026. The next regular election of the board will be in November 2026, at which time the seat will be posted for the remaining two years of the term under regular election procedures.
Interested electors are requested to send a letter of application, stating reasons for their interest, qualifications for board service which they believe they hold, relevant public service, and a history of elected office, public appointments, or service on another elected or appointed boards, public or private, to:
Mr. Jeff Penick, Vice President
Athens Area Schools Board of Education
c/o Superintendent Kipp Beaudoin
4320 K Drive South
East Leroy, MI 49051
The board will accept letters of application until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026, via USPS delivery or personal delivery. The board will contact all eligible applicants to schedule interviews with the board during its regular meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the address listed:
Athens High School Media Center
300 East Holcomb Street
Athens, MI 49011
The board will then choose a candidate by majority vote, for the term as described above.
Anyone with questions may contact the superintendent at the address above, telephone number above, or via email at beaudoink@athensk12.org.
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
