JC Board of Education president resigns, Board accepting applications for open vacancy

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The Jefferson City Board of Education accepted the resignation of Board President Erika Leonard at its meeting on Wednesday night.
An email from the school district says the board approved a process for accepting applications for the vacant seat on the board.
Applications for the position can be placed at the Jefferson City School District offices at 315 East Dunklin St. during the following dates and times:
- Dec. 11-12: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Dec. 15-18: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Dec. 19: 8-10 a.m.
- Dec. 30: 3-5 p.m.
- Jan. 5-7: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
The person chosen for the vacant seat will serve the rest of Leonard’s term, which runs through April 2027, the email says.