Buncombe County school board member resigns; Applicants sought to fill seat
ASHEVILLE – At-large school board member Amanda Simpkins resigned from the Buncombe County Board of Education during a special called meeting.
Board members thanked Simpkins for her service, and she received several of the speeches tearfully. “We’ve got some big shoes to full as a community here,” said Rob Elliott, Reynolds District representative.
Erwin District Representative Kim Plemmons warned she might get “emotional,” adding she has known Simpkins since the sixth grade.
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Applicants sought to fill the seat
Following direction from Board Attorney Dean Shatley, the board voted on its process to fill the seat for the remainder of Simpkins’ term, which expires Nov. 30.
Buncombe County Schools spokesperson said eight people have submitted letters of interest as of May 20. The board’s next regular meeting is June 6. There are four seats open for reelection in November, including Simpkins’. Whoever is appointed to fill the seat would only serve through the rest of her term. Filing for Buncombe County school board candidates opens July 19, according to Buncombe County Election Services.