November school board elections ahead

The Oconee School District is announcing a two-week qualifying period this summer for those Oconeeans wishing to serve as county trustees—the policy-making board for the district.  Three seats are available in non-partisan contests as part of this year’s November General Election.  Those residents in Districts 2, 4, and 5 who wish to run may obtain a filing packet from the office of the county superintendent.  Each available seat comes with a four-year term.  The qualifying period will run July 28 to August 11.  The available seats are now held by Rosemary Bailes in District Two, Denise McCormick in District Four, and Buddy Herring in District Five.  Information received by 101.7/WGOG NEWS indicates there will be challengers for each of the available seats.