School Board Vacancy
Public Notice
Jackson R-2 School District
The Jackson R-2 School District is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education (BOE) left vacant by the resignation of board member Kristin Lewis. The BOE will appoint a person to fulfill the duties of a board director until the next school board election in April 2025. Residents of the Jackson R-2 district who wish to be considered for the vacancy are invited to send a letter of interest to the secretary of the Board, stating their qualifications and reasons for wishing to serve on the Board. The deadline for receipt of these letters is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Letters may be mailed or delivered to: Jackson R-2 School District, Attn: Mrs. Sara Cook, Board Secretary, 614 E. Adams St., Jackson, MO 63755.
The qualifications for board membership are citizenship of the United States, being a resident taxpayer of the school district for at least one year, being at least 24 years of age, not having delinquent taxes, and not having felony convictions. Qualification guidelines can be found in Board Policy BBB-1, available at the district’s central office or on the district website at jacksonr2schools.com.