Applications available for Lake Tahoe Unified School Board

Lake Tahoe Unified School District is looking for a community member to fill a vacancy on the School Board of Education.

The vacancy was created after Trustee Sue Novasel resigned so she could begin a four year term on the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors after winning a seat in November's election.

The person joining the board must reside in Trustee Area #1 which is shown as a photos in this story.

The position to be filled is a 4-year term ending in December, 2016. Board Trustees earn $20/meeting and receive the District's medical, health, dental, vision benefits and life insurance, all with a cap of $9,232 per year.

Applications are available on line or at the District offices located at 1021 Al Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Their phone number is 530-541-2850.

The deadline for turning in applications is at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2015.