Plymouth Community SchoolsThe Plymouth School Board has scheduled two special meetings to interview potential candidates to fill the vacancy on the board. The vacancy comes after the resignation of former board vice-president Larry Holloway. Holloway’s resignation was effective as of mid-April. Since his term would not have expired until December 31, 2020, the person appointed by the other board members will hold the position until the 2020 date.

Interview meetings are set for May 2 and May 6. An executive session is planned following the May 6 interviews. The special meetings will start at 6:00 P.M. and the executive meeting will begin following the special meeting and is tentatively scheduled for 8:00 P.M.

There are nine candidates vying for the open seat. The names of those being interviewed are not released to the public.

According to Superintendent Andy Hartley, the official appointment will be made at theMay Board meeting.