May 2, 2025 3:20 a.m.

The South Umpqua School District is seeking to fill one vacant position on its Board of Education.

The Zone 3 Position 3 seat is now open following the resignation of board member Kellyn Goodwin, effective April 16th.

The applicant selected by the board will serve in the position through June 30th, 2027, when the current term ends.

Candidates must be legally registered voters, have either a Canyonville or Myrtle Creek address and must have lived in the district for at least one year before the election. Candidates may not be an employee of the district, including substitutes.

Interested citizens can submit a letter of interest for the board position through May 16th. The board is expected to screen letters of interest at the board work session on May 21st. Letters should be sent to the South Umpqua School District, attention Tabitha Roberts at 558 Southwest Chadwick Lane in Myrtle Creek, 97457. It can also be submitted via email at: Tabitha.roberts@susd.k12.or.us.

For more information, contact the Office of the Superintendent at 863-3115.