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Board Appointment Information

Greater Albany Public Schools is seeking applicants for the At-Large Position 1 school board vacancy. Learn more about the appointment process, qualifications, timeline, and how to apply below.

At the April 20th Regular Board Meeting, Board Chair Ryan Mattingly announced his resignation from At Large Position 1 effective April 30, 2026. Following Board Policy BBE, the Board declared the position open.  The Board appointed Director Taylor and Director Lunceford to lead the appointment process including finalizing process for board approval and making an appointment recommendation to the Board. The term of the appointment will be through June 30, 2027.  

School board members are dedicated volunteers who champion for public education in their communities. Board members attend one to two board meetings, events (student all stars and graduation) and other board obligations per month.  In addition to meetings and events, board members prepare for the board meeting by reviewing the board packet, meet monthly with the superintendent and participate in onboarding and training.  The most important responsibility of the school board is to work with the public to improve student achievement in their local schools. Their duties include but are not limited to:

  • Employing the superintendent
  • Developing and adopting policies, curriculum, and the budget
  • Adopting collective bargaining agreements

Quick Facts

Position: At-Large Position #1
Term: Aug 17, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Board Vote: June 15, 2026

Eligibility Requirements

To Be Eligible, Applicants Must:

✔ Live in the district for at least 12 months
✔ Be a registered voter within GAPS boundaries
✔ Be at least 18 years old
✔ Not be an officer or employee of the district

Candidate Qualities

The Board will select the appointee with the following qualities:

  • The candidate should have personal integrity, intelligence, and appreciate the values of good education. 
  • The candidate should be willing and capable of assuming the required responsibilities.
  • The candidate should have the ability to work with others and be a champion of all our district schools. 
  • The candidate should be prepared and willing to devote significant time to the study of the problems of education in the district, as well as the state and nation at large, so as to be able to interpret them to the electorate.
  • The candidate must be willing and able to make sacrifices of their time and expertise for the benefit of the district. 

Timeline

Date Procedures
May 20-May 31
  • Candidate complete Letter of Interest form (see Submit Letter of Interest below for details).
June 1-5
  • Board secretary verifies candidate information with elections office.
  • Board members individually review the Candidate Letter of Interest at the district office.  Board members will meet by appointment with board secretary.
  • Board members fill out a Board Member Appointment Ranking form for each candidate.
June 8-11
  • Board secretary compiles Board Member Appointment Ranking information.
  • Appointed board members meet with board secretary to review ranking information.
June 12
  • Candidate Letter of Interest (personally identifiable information redacted) available in board meeting packet for public review.  Summary of Board Member Appointment Ranking will be available in the updated board packet.
June 15
  • Appointed board members will make recommendation to the Board for appointment.
  • Board will vote to appoint candidate at the beginning of the meeting.
August 17 Appointed board member will be sworn in and begin term of service at the meeting.

About the Application - IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ

Please ensure you give yourself ample time to complete the application in one sitting. Once you start the application, you can not leave it and come back. 

The Letter of Intent involves essay questions to allow the Board to get to know you. To view the questions, expand the section below.

Questions?

Contact Chris Green
541-967-4511
Contact via email

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