The Port Allegany School District Board of Directors is seeking letters of intent from
community members interested in filling a current vacancy on the board. To become a
director you must meet the following requirements:
- A citizen of Pennsylvania who is at least eighteen (18) years old.
- Of good moral character.
- A resident of the school district for at least one (1) year prior to election or appointment.
An individual may be ineligible to run for or hold the office of school director subject to state or federal law. The following items do not constitute an exhaustive list of legal requirements related to eligibility. Other state and federal laws may determine eligibility. - The Pennsylvania Constitution bars from elective office anyone convicted of an “infamous” crime, which the courts have interpreted to include various misdemeanors based on the nature of the crime and all felonies.
Section 324 of the Pennsylvania School Code prohibits school directors from being employed by, or doing business with, the district where they are elected or appointed, subject to certain exceptions. These prohibitions remain in effect for the duration of the term for which the school director was elected or appointed, even if the person leaves office before the term expires. The employment prohibition contains exceptions for specific positions. Also, the business prohibition contains an exception that would require an interpretation of the Pennsylvania Public Official and Employee Ethics Act. For more information, contact the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission at (800) 932-0936. - Section 322 of the Pennsylvania School Code contains a list of municipal offices that are incompatible with holding the office of school director. County, borough and township codes also contain their own restrictions for holding offices concurrently.
Residents who meet the eligibility requirements listed above should submit a letter of intent to Mrs. Melissa Veilleux (mveilleux@pasdedu.org), Port Allegany School District Board Secretary, 20 Oak Street, Port Allegany, PA 16743 no later than 3:00 PM April 8, 2022.
Interested candidates should plan on attending the regular board meeting on Monday, April 11, 2022 to be held in the high school library beginning at 7:00 PM. For more information, please call (814) 642-2544.