The position became vacant with the resignation of Jacqueline Weatherspoon, who had filled the role since 2022

The Evergreen Public Schools Board of Directors is seeking candidates to fill its position that represents District 4. On Tuesday, the Board announced the resignation of Jacqueline Weatherspoon, who has served in that role since 2022.

Applicants must be a registered voter and live within District 4, which is the southeastern portion of the EPS enrollment area. Boundaries of the Board’s five districts can be seen on this document.

The position will be filled by appointment of the board and serve the remainder of the term until it is filled by voters during the general election on November 2, 2027. Information on how to apply and other details are on the EPS Board of Directors webpage.

Director Weatherspoon had served on the Board since she was appointed to fill the District 4 vacancy in March 2022, becoming the first Black woman to serve on the EPS Board. She remained in the role by winning election in 2023. This year, she served as board president for the second consecutive year. The role, which includes running board meetings, will be filled by Rob Perkins, who had been serving as vice president.

“Jackie Weatherspoon led the same way she started — in the buildings, working with students,” Director Perkins said. “She showed up, listened, and brought what she learned back to the board table. She wisely pushed us to center equity and student voice, helped our student advisors give the Board meaningful advice, and helped lead the search that brought us Dr. (Christine) Moloney as Superintendent.

“Through enrollment declines and budget pressures, Jackie never wavered in her focus on what was best for students. She was open, accessible, and always willing to hear a different perspective. I’ll miss her on this board.”

Information provided by the Evergreen School District.