ASD looks to fill vacancy on school board | State

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown School District is looking to fill an open seat on its board of school directors.

Due to a recent resignation, ASD says it is accepting applications to fill the vacancy and will make a decision at a special board meeting on April 23 at 4 p.m. 

The individual appointed to the role will serve until the reorganization meeting in December 2027.

Eligibility for the position is open to “any citizen of this commonwealth, having a good moral character, being at least eighteen (18) years of age, and having been a resident of the district for at least one (1) year, prior to the date of his election or appointment.” 

There are additional limitations for applicants who hold other government offices or positions in the school district. 

Eligible candidates must complete an application and submit a letter of intent via email to Ron Simonson or by mail to the Allentown School District Board of School Directors, C/O Secretary to the Board, 31 S. Penn Street, P.O. Box 328, Allentown, PA 18105-0328 by 4 pm on April 16.