With Nicole Jones moving to City Council, the Richmond School Board Tuesday began seeking applicants interested in filling the 9th District School Board until a new representative is elected in November 2024.

The board announced that applications will be accepted at schoolboard@rvaschools.net through Tuesday, Jan. 16, from registered voters who live in the South Side district.

According to the schedule, the board plans to interview selected candidates on Wednesday, Jan. 24, and Wednesday, Jan. 31, and to vote on the appointment at the Monday, Feb. 5, meeting.

The new member would participate in the second meeting in February, which is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 20, as the school system will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19, for President's Day.