At the January 10, 2019 meeting of the Clarke County School District Board of Education, President Jared Bybee announced that Mr. Vernon Payne has formally submitted his letter of resignation from the board.

Mr. Payne has served on the CCSD Board of Education for more than 40 years, with his current term expiring in 2020. The vacancy will be filled by the Board pursuant to Georgia Laws 1993, Page 3514, Section (5)(f)(2).

The law requires that “The remaining members of the board shall appoint a qualified resident of the education district wherein the vacancy occurred to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is elected and qualified." 

Additionally, any qualified resident residing in District 2, Clarke County Board of Education, and desiring to serve on the Clarke County Board of Education for the remainder of the term through December 31, 2020, is invited to submit a letter of interest, biographical sketch, and up to two signed letters of support to:

Jared Bybee, Board President

Clarke County Board of Education

440-1 Dearing Extension

Athens, Georgia  30606

Applicants must meet the qualifications required by law.  The letter and the accompanying biographical sketch must be signed by the applicant, and delivered to the Clarke County Board of Education Office personally or by U.S. Mail by 4:30 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2019.

Applicants will be asked to make a three minute presentation at the February 21, 2019 Board of Education meeting answering three questions:

1) Why are you interested in serving on the board of education?

2) What do you think the main priorities are for the board of education?

3) What skill set do you bring to this position?

Those wishing to show support for applicants may fill out a comment form on the district website.