Fayetteville school board seeking new member
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Fayetteville Board of Education is taking applications after the resignation of a member on Thursday, March 28.
Megan Tullock who served as the Position 1 spot resigned after 8 years.
“We are very grateful to Megan for her years of service on the school board,” said school board President Nika Waitsman. “She served through some trying times for our school district, and she was always looking for ways the district could better serve our students, their families, and our staff members.”
The Fayetteville School Board will be appointing a replacement at the end of April. All applicants must live within Fayetteville School District.
“It’s been a privilege to serve the community as a member of the school board, and my resignation is in no way a withdrawal of my support for FPS,” said Tullock. “So many wonderful things are happening throughout the district. I am excited for Dr. Mulford and his leadership team, our kids and families, and staff at every level.”
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Any person interested in being considered by the school board for the position should send a letter of consideration and current résumé via U.S. Mail, hand delivery, or email to Nika Waitsman, Board President, Fayetteville Public Schools, 1000 W. Bulldog Blvd., Fayetteville, AR 72701 or to nikatwaits@gmail.com. The letter of consideration and résumé from interested applicants must be received by Monday, April 15 and should include:
Why the applicant is interested in serving as a Board of Education member
How the applicant feels qualified for this service
The applicant’s time availability and dedication to this service
What the applicant believes are the 3 most important issues facing the Board of Education in the next few years
Arkansas law allows for the appointed to serve until the next school election, which will be in March of 2025.
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