KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – With a vacancy on its board of trustees, the Kelseyville Unified School District is welcoming applications for a new member.

Superintendent Dave McQueen said applications for the open seat are being accepted until noon Friday, March 15.

McQueen said the seat that is being filled was held by John DeChaine, a former county deputy district attorney who left to accept a job in Santa Barbara.

To qualify, applicants must live within the Kelseyville Unified School District boundaries and be registered to vote. They cannot be district employees.

Community members who qualify and are interested in applying are encouraged to schedule a time to meet with McQueen to receive an application at the district office at 4410 Konocti Road.

To schedule an appointment, contact McQueen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-279-1511, or his secretary, Tami Barker, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Qualified candidates will be interviewed by the four current government board members at a meeting to be scheduled for that specific purpose.

Anyone wanting to submit questions for the existing board members to consider during interviewing should submit them to McQueen at the district office no later than noon on March 15.