(KNZA)--There's a vacancy on the Hiawatha USD 415 Board of Education.
The Board Monday evening officially accepted the resignation of longtime board member Dr. Pete Rosa, which was effective at the end of the meeting.
Rosa announced at the March Board meeting that he planned to step down.
Board President Ian Schuetz thanked Rosa for his service, saying he will be missed.
Rosa said its been a very interesting 15 years, and has seen a lot of changes in the school district during his tenure.
The Board approved publishing a notice of the vacancy.
Rosa represented position 5, district 2. District 2 consist of all of Hiawatha Township south of 240th Road and Wards 3 and 4 of the city of Hiawatha.
Those interested in filling the position are asked to let Board Clerk Sarah Windmeyer know in writing by noon, June 5. Applicants must reside in the member district.
Plans are to interview candidates at the Board's June 8 meeting and then appoint someone to fill Rosa's term, which expires in January 2022.
The position is up for election in November 2021.
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