The Hamilton School Board is accepting applications from Sussex residents interested in filling a seat on the Board. The deadline for application is August 26, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Public notice of the vacancy has been posted on the District website.
The Hamilton School Board has seven seats representing five municipalities and two at-large posts. While District voters cast ballots for all the positions, candidates must live in the communities they represent. Candidates can live anywhere in the District to qualify for the at-large positions.
When a vacancy on the School Board occurs, the remaining members are responsible to appoint a qualified citizen to fill the position. The applicant appointed to this position must be a Village of Sussex resident, be a citizen of the United States, be 18 years of age or older, and be a resident of the school district for at least 28 consecutive days at the time of their appointment. They will serve until spring of 2026 when they can run to complete the three-year term which would end in April of 2028.
The School Board process to fill the vacancy includes:
- August 12 – August 26 – candidates may submit letter of application and complete Declaration of Eligibility to Hold Office as an Appointee;
- School Board holds a special meeting to interview and consider applicants;
- School Board president informs applicant of Board’s decision;
- Appointed applicant takes oath of office; and
- Appointed Board member begins their term.
Sussex citizens interested in applying for the position should contact the Superintendent’s Office at (262) 246-1973 x1108.