June 5, 2007

School Scene

Nietfeld to leave Union School board; Request candidates apply by June 21

Barbara Nietfeld has announced she will resign in mid-term from the Union School District Board of Trustees this June. She has been a trustee for the district since 1992. The district plans to fill the vacancy by provisional appointment and will accept applications until June 21.

Nietfeld, a third grade teacher for the Mount Pleasant School District, plans to retire from teaching at the end of this school year. Her board resignation will be official on June 14. The person appointed will fill out the remainder of Nietfeld's term, which expires in November 2008.

Prospective applications are invited to submit an application. Registered voters, over the age of 18, who live within Union District boundaries, are welcome to apply. Candidates will be required to complete an application packet, which includes information regarding qualifications, experience and interests. The district's boundaries are shown below and also can be found at the Web site, www.unionsd.k12.ca.us.

Applications are available in the superintendent's office at 5175 Union Ave., San Jose, 95124. Applications must be received no later than noon on June 21. Submit applications to Dr. Jacqueline Horejs, superintendent, Union School District.

Candidates will be interviewed at a public meeting of the Board, and an appointment will be made no later than July 2, 2007.