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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Police converge after shot fired in Central Point home ... Cops gain new high-tech fingerprint device ... Providence medical worker stole from patients' wallets ... Police converge after shot fired in Central Point home ... Cops gain new high-tech fingerprint device ... Providence medical worker stole from patients' wallets ... MEDFORD Medford School Board looks to fill Lightheart vacancy Plans set to be discussed at Monday meeting Comment Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune Follow @@teresathomas_MT MailTribune.com Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune Follow @@teresathomas_MT Posted Apr. 22, 2016 at 2:50 PM Updated Apr 22, 2016 at 5:59 PM Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune Follow @@teresathomas_MT Posted Apr. 22, 2016 at 2:50 PM Updated Apr 22, 2016 at 5:59 PM » Social News The Medford School Board will begin the process of seeking candidates to fill Janet Lightheart’s seat on the board. Lightheart submitted her letter of resignation to board Chairman Jeff Thomas earlier this month, and at Monday’s meeting the board will discuss its plans for filling the vacancy. Lightheart’s resignation will be effective June 15, just a year after she was elected to the four-year position. All six of her children have attended Medford schools, and in June her third child will graduate from North Medford High School. “We are moving to Idaho Falls right after the school year is over,” she said. “My husband is starting a new job there July 1. “I have enjoyed (this position) so much. I have learned so much and gotten to know some great people who are trying to do what’s best for the students in this district,” Lightheart said. In the past when a position has been vacated midterm, the board has advertised the vacancy on the district’s website, accepted applications and interviewed candidates before making its selection. “We’ll discuss the process at Monday’s meeting and make a decision to move forward with the process the board agrees on,” Thomas said. “We can’t appoint a new person to the board until June 16.” That person will serve as an appointed official until the next election in May 2017, at which point they will have run for election, Thomas said. Candidates need to be residents within the school district boundaries for at least the past year, and may not be a paid district employee. Board members are volunteers. They are expected to attend two public meetings per month and periodic meetings with the superintendent. They are also expected to work on special committees and attend occasional conferences. The meeting Monday will be held at 7 p.m. in the district boardroom at 815 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford. —Reach education reporter Teresa Thomas at 541-776-4497 or [email protected] . Follow her at www.twitter.com/teresathomas_mt . Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune Follow @@teresathomas_MT MailTribune.com Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune Follow @@teresathomas_MT Posted Apr. 22, 2016 at 2:50 PM Updated Apr 22, 2016 at 5:59 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501