The Hillcrest School District will accept applications for a board vacancy until September 22, 2025. The board will fill the position at the regular meeting on October 27, 2025. The following requirements must be met to be considered for the position:
· Applicant must reside in Zone 2 of the Hillcrest School District.· Be a qualified elector who resides in Zone 2.
· Submit a petition to the district with the following:
1. States the individual’s intention to be considered for the appointment to fill the vacancy;
2. Is signed by at least twenty (20) qualified electors who reside within the district 2 zone.
3. Submitted at least ten (10) days before the date of the meeting to fill the vacancy.
4. Each candidate who submits a sufficient and valid petition will be asked to attend the meeting to ask and answer question before the board.
5. Only candidates who have submitted a timely, valid, and sufficient petition shall be considered for appointment to fill the vacancy.
Interested applicants may contact the Hillcrest School District office of the superintendent at 870-376-5416 or any current Board Member. Board Member information is housed on the district website.