Yavapai County Schools Superintendent Tim Carter announced a vacancy on the Yavapai College District Governing Board for District 4 (North Prescott, Chino Valley, Paulden, Ashfork, Seligman and surrounding areas). Attached is a map and the general geographical area within the district. The opening was prompted by the resignation of Yavapai University Trustee Chris Cucunyo.
His resignation memo read:
I will be taking on a new position as County Supervisor, and I feel that this new position requires my utmost attention. I have enjoyed my time on the University Board and hope that my perspective will bring unique ideas to advance the education and lives of students while remaining fiscally responsible to taxpayers. I am. I am proud to have been a part of watching Dr. Rhine “turn the ship around” and look forward to seeing the future she creates with her staff for the benefit of our community. My hope is to continue to be involved in the university’s mission through collaboration in my new capacity. Many of the county’s needs, including economic development, housing, and workforce development, are currently being addressed by YC, and by working together we can strengthen impacts and opportunities that benefit our residents. ”
If you are interested in filling a vacancy, please send your letter of interest and resume to Tim.
Carter, Yavapai County Schools Superintendent, Yavapai County Office of Education, 2970
Centerpointe East, Prescott, AZ 86301, Fax 928-771-3329, Email: Tim.Carter@yavapaiaz.gov. please
Include information about yourself such as family, education, and work history, why you want to serve on the board, address and address, email address, and home/work phone number. Candidates may include up to three letters of support if they wish.
To be eligible to hold this seat, you must: Be a registered voter who resides in District 4.
Be a citizen of the United States, be at least 18 years of age, have civil rights, and
They or their spouses cannot be employed by the school district. This is a bipartisan seat;
The appointment will reflect that legal requirement.
The deadline to receive letters of interest, resumes, and letters of recommendation is Monday.
December 2, 2024, 5:00 PM Similar to historical precedent for community college appointments, Superintendent Carter will utilize a five-member Candidate Review Committee. Committee members reside in District 4 and will review letters of interest, resumes, and letters of recommendation. The committee is made up of taxpayers, faculty, staff, students, elected officials, and people who work in the workforce development field. The committee will determine who will be interviewed, set interview questions, interview the selected candidates on Dec. 13, and select a candidate for Carter to consider. Prior to making the final selection, the Superintendent will meet individually with each currently seated member of the Yavapai College Board of Directors to obtain their input on the final candidates.
The public in District 4 can also email their thoughts on the candidates to Mr. Carter or meet with Mr. Carter in person in Yavapai County for 10 minutes on Monday, December 16th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You will have a chance to meet. Prescott Educational Services Agency after the finalists were announced. Meetings are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Appointments are expected to be announced by Wednesday, December 18th. The term looks like this
The scheme will come into force on January 1, 2025 and remain in effect until December 31, 2026. To continue beyond that date, successful candidates will need to run in the 2026 general election for a new six-year term beginning January 1, 2027. If you have any questions, please call Mr. Carter at 928-925-6560 (cell phone).
District 4 includes the following areas:
ash fork
camp wood
chino valley
Coyote Springs
drake
juniper wood ranch
nelson
pole den
Prescott
seligman
Williamson Valley
