School Board deadline July 1

June 19, 2004

NH Business Review Staff,

MONT VERNON – Candidates for the open seat on the Mont Vernon School Board have until July 1 to get applications in to the board.

The candidate, to be appointed by the board, will replace Carol Fortin, who is resigning because she is moving out of town. The person will serve on the five-member board through the March 2005 elections.

Candidates should submit a brief letter expressing their interest and qualifications by July 1 to: Mont Vernon School Board, SAU 39, P.O. Box 849, Amherst, N.H. 03031.

The School Board will be interviewing candidates during July so that the new member can be on board well before the start of the next school year.

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