Lincoln County School Board announces vacancy for zone 3

The Lincoln County School District Board of Directors declared Zone 3 vacant during a special session on June 18, following the resignation of board member Mike Rawles.

The board is now accepting applications from those interested in serving as an interim board member from the time of appointment through June 30, 2025. The board will hold a special session to interview candidates on July 23 and then will vote on, and swear in the interim board member at its regular meeting on Aug. 13.

Interested applicants must be residents of Zone 3 (Newport area that includes the following precincts: South Beach, Nye Creek, Newport Bay, Oceanview, Yaquina, and Pacific), a qualified voter in Lincoln County, not an employee of the school district, and participate in the interview and selection process.

Applications can be found on the district’s website at www.lincoln.k12.or.us/our-district/board and can be submitted in person or electronically to Eddie Symington, board secretary. All applications are due by July 15.