School Board Member Resigns

Keup Resignation Creates Vacancy

By Joan Parenteau

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY

Sheila Keup resigns from Superior School Board

The Board of Education of the School District of Superior, Superior, Wisconsin, is accepting applications
to fill the position of School Board Member vacated as a result of the resignation of Sheila Keup.

The School Board will appoint a candidate to fill this vacancy as soon as possible. The term of this position
will conclude at the 2017 spring election.

Each applicant must be an eligible elector of the school district. To be an elector, a person must be:

1. A citizen of the United States;
2. 18 years of age or older;
3. A resident of the district for at least 10 days preceding the appointment.

Qualifications and Qualities

There are many qualifications and qualities which experienced school board members have indicated are
important to school board membership. These include:

• A commitment to the belief that all children of the school district are entitled to have available to
  them a beneficial educational program.
• An open mind and readiness to learn.
• A willingness to attend various seminars and workshops which can help them make intelligent
  decisions on school affairs.
• A vision and an ability to understand changes in our society.
• The ability to act with other school board members to advance to the best interests of the school
  district.
• The capability to articulate and defend the philosophy and goals of the school board when
  accepting the criticisms offered by people with differing views.
• A willingness to invest the hours that will be necessary to faithfully discharge their duties.
• Freedom from conflict with any other interest.

Application Process

Qualified applicants must submit the following materials on or before the date/time of the application
deadline.

• Nomination papers*
• Declaration of Candidacy*
• Campaign Registration Statement*
• Letter of interest which outlines applicant qualifications
• Resume
• Three letters of reference which pertain to the applicants skills and abilities to perform the duties
  of school board member

*Forms are available at the Administration Office.

Application Deadline

Applications from qualified applicants will be received until 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2016.
Applications should be addressed to:

President Len Albrecht
Administration Office
School District of Superior
3025 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880