How do I apply for the school board vacancy?

Send a letter of interest with your name, address, qualifications and reason for interest to Seaniece Heilman at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA by June 1, 2026.

Can voters force a special election instead of an appointment?

Yes; eligible electors can file a petition with signatures from at least 100 voters or 30% of prior election voters within 14 days of this notice.

Where do I file a petition for a special election?

File the petition with the Board Secretary, Seaniece Heilman, at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA within 14 days of this publication.

Public Notice — 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa

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The Sioux City Community School District board intends to fill a current board vacancy by appointment and seeks letters of interest by June 1, 2026; eligible electors may instead petition for a special election within 14 days of this notice. The appointment process and petition option are explained.

Key Takeaways

Letters of interest due June 1, 2026 to Board Secretary
Submit name, address, qualifications, reason for interest
Petition for special election valid if filed within 14 days
Petition needs ≥100 electors or 30% of prior election voters

Published: May 16, 2026 · 5 days ago
Category: Other
City: Sioux City
Address: 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa · 2 filings

Research context

2 filings at this address 4 other notices in Sioux City (last 12 months)

If you don't respond

If you do not submit a letter by June 1, 2026 you will not be considered for appointment; if electors fail to file a petition within 14 days, the vacancy will be filled by appointment.

What to do next

1
Submit letter of interest
Mail or deliver a letter with name, address, qualifications and reason for interest to Seaniece Heilman, Board Secretary, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101 by June 1, 2026.
2
Organize petition for special election
If you prefer a special election, collect signatures from at least 100 eligible electors (or 30% of prior voters) and file the petition with the Board Secretary at the same address within 14 days of this notice.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for the school board vacancy?: Send a letter of interest with your name, address, qualifications and reason for interest to Seaniece Heilman at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA by June 1, 2026.
Can voters force a special election instead of an appointment?: Yes; eligible electors can file a petition with signatures from at least 100 voters or 30% of prior election voters within 14 days of this notice.
Where do I file a petition for a special election?: File the petition with the Board Secretary, Seaniece Heilman, at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA within 14 days of this publication.

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Legal terms in this notice

petition for special election: A signed request by eligible voters to require a public election instead of an appointment to fill the vacancy.
eligible elector: A person registered and qualified to vote within the school district.

Full Notice Text

Notice of Intent to Fill Board Vacancy by AppointmentIn accordance with Iowa Code section 279.6, the Board of Directors of The Sioux City Community School District in the Counties of Woodbury and Plymouth, State of Iowa publishes this notice of intent to fill the current vacancy on The Sioux City Community School District's Board of Directors by appointment.Qualified individuals interested in being considered for this appointment must submit a letter of interest to Seaniece Heilman, Board Secretary at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa 51101 including their name, address, qualifications (education/background) and reason for interest, no later than June 1, 2026.Eligible electors of The Sioux City Community School District also have the right to file a petition requiring that the vacancy be filled by a special election conducted pursuant to Iowa Code section 279.7. For a petition to be valid it must be filed with the Board Secretary at the address noted above within 14 days after this publication of this notice and must be signed by a number of eligible electors that is not less than 100 or 30% of the number of voters at the last preceding regular school election, whichever is greater.
/s/ Seaniece HeilmanBoard SecretaryCOL-IA-503262