Board of Education

Pictured top row from left to right:  Janet Taylor, Vice President; Jeff Eggeman, Trustee; Angela Brown, Trustee; and Tom Joppie, President

Bottom row from left to right: Leslie Nelson, Treasurer; Cynthia Bankhead, Secretary; and Sharon Horsly, Trustee

Our Board Members will serve the District until the following term expiration dates:

School Board Member Vacancy Announcement

The Orchard View School District is seeking applications for the current vacant position on the Board of Education. An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position until November 2026 elections have been held and certified, and a newly elected individual has been sworn in to fill the remainder of this position’s term. 

Interested persons must submit a letter expressing interest in the board position and their qualifications for the position to the district office no later than 12pm on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. You are required to Resident/Registered Voter of Orchard View School District. 

Following the review of the submitted materials, the board will schedule interviews with selected candidates. Not all candidates for the vacancy will be interviewed. If you have any questions concerning the role of the board of education and the responsibilities of a board member, please contact Jim Nielsen, Superintendent of Schools, at 231-760-1310. 

Please submit materials to The Central Office, 35 South Sheridan Drive