City Council Establishes Selection Process for District 4 School Board Vacancy
Published on May 10, 2021
HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Huntsville City Council is now accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Huntsville City School Board.
The District 4 position will become vacant following longtime educator Walker McGinnis’ resignation, which will be effective May 30. Under Alabama state law, the City Council is responsible for filling the vacancy.
“We want to thank Mr. McGinnis for his hard work and dedication to Huntsville City Schools,” said City Council President Jennie Robinson. “As we work to find his replacement, the Council is committed to making this process as open and transparent as possible to ensure we have the best possible candidates representing our School Board.”
The Council will accept applications for the District 4 School Board position from Monday, May 10, through Friday, May 21. To apply, candidates must submit a resume and cover letter to City Attorney Trey Riley’s office and meet the criteria outlined in the approved resolution.
Among the basic qualifications for applicants:
• Must be a qualified elector of the City of Huntsville
• Must have residency within the Huntsville city limits and within the limits of District 4 for at least 90 days prior to election by the City Council
• Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
Once applications are closed, an application review committee appointed by the Council President, consisting of two Council members and two private Huntsville citizens, will assess the candidates.
The selection committee will identify five finalists to be interviewed during a public Council meeting at a date to be determined. A complete timeline of the candidate election process is available here.
For more information or to ask questions about the District 4 School Board vacancy, prospective candidates should contact City Attorney Trey Riley at trey.riley@huntsvilleal.gov or call 256-427-5026.
District 4 Map
The following map depicts the boundary lines for the District 4 seat on the Huntsville City School Board. Click here to see the full district map.
