New BOE member to be sworn in this week

VW independent staff

The newest member of the Van Wert City Schools Board of Education will be named and sworn in at Wednesday’s monthly meeting. A seat came open at the end of June, when Thaison Leaser announced his resignation, due to a move just outside the school district.

Three people applied for the seat – Cody Carroll, Wes Collins and Scott White. All three were interviewed by the board last week and a decision was made after a great deal of discussion.

“All interviews went well and we were extremely impressed with all three applicants,” Van Wert City Schools Board of Education President Anthony Adams said.

The person chosen will fill the unexpired term, but will need to participate in a special election in November of 2027 for the remaining two years of the term that ends on December 31, 2029.

Wednesday’s board meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in the First Federal Lecture Hall at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center.