Call for Providence School Board Applicants

PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza today announced that the Providence School Board
Nominating Commission is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Providence
School Board.

«The Providence School Board is an essential partner in improving the Providence
Public Schools,» said Mayor Elorza. «I look forward to working collaboratively with
the Board to ensure the school system is the best it can be.»

The School Board application deadline is 4:00 PM on Monday, January 25, 2016. The
newly selected School Board Member will serve through 2018. The School Board job
description and online application are available at
http://www.providenceri.com/schools/nominating-commission-application.

The School Board Nominating Commission will conduct a public forum with selected
applicants once the application period has closed. The Commission then makes a
recommendation to the Mayor. The Mayor’s school board nominee will then be reviewed
by the City Council.