Deadline to show interest is December 2
Yavapai County School Superintendent Tim Carter has initiated the process of filling the Yavapai Community College District Governing Board seat soon to be vacated by District 4 representative Chris Kuknyo. This District includes North Prescott, Chino Valley, Paulden, Ash Fork, Seligman, and surrounding areas. Kuknyo will remain on the Board until December 31, 2024, and the new appointment is expected to be finalized and announced by December 18, 2024.
Application Details
Individuals interested in serving on the Board are invited to submit a letter of interest and a resume to Superintendent Tim Carter at the Yavapai County Education Service Agency. Submissions can be sent to the following address:
- Mail: 2970 Centerpointe East, Prescott, AZ 86301
- Fax: 928-771-3329
- Email: [email protected]
Applicants should include details about their background, including family, education, and work experience, as well as an explanation of why they wish to join the Board. The letter must also include the applicant’s residence and mailing address, email address, and home/work phone numbers. Additionally, candidates may submit up to three letters of recommendation.
The deadline for submitting all materials is Monday, December 2, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Selection Process
A five-person committee will review all applications, resumes, and any letters of recommendation. The committee will include:
- A taxpayer.
- A faculty member.
- A student.
- An elected official.
- A workforce development professional.
This committee will shortlist candidates for interviews, establish interview questions, and conduct the interviews on December 13, 2024. Afterward, they will recommend finalists for Superintendent Carter’s consideration.
Before making the final selection, Carter will consult individually with the currently seated Yavapai College Governing Board members to gather their input on the finalists. However, this process raises a notable issue: outgoing Board member Ray Sigafoos, who was defeated in the recent election, will participate in candidate discussions, while newly elected Board member William Kiel, who begins his term in January 2025, will not.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the District 4 seat, applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Be a registered voter residing in District 4.
- Be a U.S. citizen at least 18 years of age.
- Have civil rights intact.
- Neither the applicant nor their spouse may be employed by the college district.
This is a non-partisan seat, and the appointment process will adhere to the statutory requirements.