WCS Board Vacancy

There is a vacancy on the Wilmington City Schools Board of Education, due to the resignation of Brian Shidaker effective May 1, 2024. The Board wants to thank Mr. Shidaker for his years of service to the Wilmington City School Board of Education.

The Board must begin the process to replace Mr. Shidaker, and name the replacement within 30 days. The newly appointed school board member will serve until December 31, 2025.

Citizens interested in being considered for appointment to the Wilmington City School Board of Education should send their letter of interest to Kim DeWeese at kim.deweese@wilmington.k12.oh.us or deliver/mail to WCS Central Office, 341 S. Nelson Avenue.

Application deadline is May 7, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

According to the Ohio School Boards Association, people serving on school boards in Ohio must be at least 18 years old, district residents and registered voters. If they wish to continue service on the school board, they will stand for election in November of 2025 for the term beginning January 1, 2026.

The Board of Education will review all application and appoint a replacement at their next regular scheduled meeting or special meeting if necessary.