To be eligible, candidates must be yearlong residents in the school district, current residents of Director District D and registered voters.

Those interested in being considered must submit a letter of interest, including qualifications and reason for applying, by 4 p.m. Thursday to board clerk Sarah Berggren,at Durango School District 9-R, 201 E. 12th St.

The board will interview prospective candidates at a public meeting, scheduled at 5 p.m. Sept. 5.

For more information, contact [email protected] or visit www.durangoschools.org.