The 6th District seat on the Richmond School Board will soon have a new occupant, at least temporarily, as the board begins the search to fill the vacancy left by Shonda Harris-Muhammed’s resignation effective Dec. 31.

The board is accepting applications for an interim appointment. The selected candidate will serve until a special election is held and the winner qualifies for office. Eligible applicants must be registered voters in Richmond and reside in the 6th District. 

Candidates must submit a letter of interest, a resume including home address and phone number, and proof of district residency to School Board clerk Patrece S. Richardson by 4:30 p.m. Jan. 5. Submissions can be sent by email to schoolboard@rvaschools. net or by mail to 301 N. Ninth St., 17th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219. Late applications will not be considered. 

Interviews for selected applicants are scheduled for Jan. 20, with additional interviews if needed on Jan. 22. The board plans to vote on the interim appointment during its Feb. 2 meeting, with the oath of office tentatively scheduled for Feb. 6. The appointee’s first official board meeting will be March 2.