The Plymouth Community School Corporation is accepting letters of interest from qualified residents who wish to fill a vacant seat on the Plymouth Community School Corporation Board of Trustees, following the resignation of at-large representative Allison Shook, effective June 3, 2026.
Shook told GIANT fm WTCA that she was formally appointed as the North Central CTE Director on Monday. Accepting that position required her to terminate her position on the Plymouth School Board.
The appointed individual will complete the remainder of Shook's term, which runs through December 31, 2028. Under state requirements, the Board must fill the vacant position within thirty days of the resignation.
To be considered, applicants must reside within the Plymouth Community School Corporation boundaries and must have done so for at least the past year. Candidates must also meet all qualifications required under state and federal law for a governing body member and submit a letter to the Board explaining why they would like to be selected to complete the term.
Key Dates to Know:
- June 19, 2026, by noon — Deadline for letters of interest to be received
- June 26, 2026 — Selected candidates will be notified of their interview times
- July 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. — Public interviews conducted by the Board
- July 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. — Special Board meeting; the Board will vote on the appointment in open session, and the new member will be sworn in
- July 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. — Newly appointed Board member takes their seat at the regular monthly Board meeting
Letters of interest should be mailed or delivered to:
Plymouth Community School Corporation Attn: Stacey Patrick, President 611 Berkley Street Plymouth, IN 46563
The deadline to apply is Thursday, June 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Interested residents are encouraged to act quickly, given the tight timeline.
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