The Alamance Burlington School System is reviewing 15 applications from individuals seeking to fill a vacant seat on the seven-member board of education — the most people ABSS has ever had apply for a vacancy, according to ABSS board of education member Seneca Rogers. The seat is open following the resignation of Chuck Marsh on Feb. 24. The board will hear from the applicants during its April 28 meeting and could potentially vote the same night to appoint the seat.
The Alamance Board of Education is the local governing body of the Alamance County School System that sets policy and direction and adopts an annual budget.
To fill the vacancy, individuals had to submit a letter of interest that includes background information, and if the applicant is eligible to vote in Alamance County, to the board chair, Sandy Ellington-Graves. Originally, 16 letters of interest were submitted, but one applicant, Gregory Scott wrote in a statement to Elon News Network that he had removed himself from consideration due to the high number of qualified applicants…