School Board Public Notice
Notice of Vacancy and Intent to Appoint District 11 Hamilton County School Board Member
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners
Hamilton County, Tennessee
In accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 49-2-201, 49-2-202, and 5-1-104, the Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners directs the County Clerk to give
public notice regarding the procedures and meeting date for filling the District 11 Hamilton County Board of Education vacancy created by the resignation of Jill Black.
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners will fill the unexpired term of the District 11 Hamilton County School Board seat by appointment at its Regular Meeting on
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the County Commission Room, Room 402, Hamilton County Courthouse, 625 Georgia Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
To be eligible for appointment, a person must be a qualified voter of Hamilton County, reside within District 11, and otherwise meet the qualifications for the
office under applicable law. Interested persons should submit a signed letter of interest stating their name, home address, contact information, District 11 residency,
qualifications, and willingness to serve. A résumé may be included. Letters of interest may be delivered or mailed to the Hamilton County Commission Office,
Attention: Faith Pitchford, Legislative Assistant, Room 401, 625 Georgia Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402, or emailed to
[email protected] no later than Friday, October 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Mailed submissions must be received by
the deadline. The letter of interest deadline is for advance review only and is not a condition of nomination or appointment.
Questions concerning this notice may be directed to the Hamilton County Commission Office at (423) 209-7200.
Commission Meetings will also be livestreamed and available for public viewing at: https://www.youtube.com/@HamiltonCountyTN
Accommodations
To discuss auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate participation, those with disabilities may contact Interim Risk Manager/ADA Coordinator Judith Songy,
625 Georgia Avenue Room 401, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37403, (423) 209-6120 or [email protected].
Hearing impaired callers may use the Tennessee Relay Service: (800) 848-0298 or (423) 209-6131.
Brooke Weaver, County Clerk