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Garland ISD accepting applications for Place 4 seat

by | Aug 13, 2015 | Education

From Staff Reports

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The Garland ISD Board of Trustees announced a plan to fill its Place 4 seat following the resignation of Cindy Castañeda, which takes effect Aug. 18.

The Board of Trustees plans to fill this vacancy by appointment. To select this appointment the board is accepting applications from qualified individuals interested in filling the position and serving the district.

Applications must be received by Aug. 28. Each applicant must be a registered voter in Garland ISD and should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter.

The resume and cover letter should be mailed or hand delivered to Garland Independent School District, Attention: Larry Glick, Board President, 501 S. Jupiter Road, Garland, Texas 75042.

After the application deadline, the board may conduct interviews, and will appoint a new member to sit on the board until the next election in May 2016. At that time, the appointee can seek election for the remainder of the Place 4 term. All Garland ISD Trustees serve the district at large.

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