Candidates file for school board

Christine Jones is running for reelection to the Sisters School Board while Cort Horner, and Andrew T. Gorayeb have filed for first-time runs in the upcoming May 17 election.

Jones was first elected in 2009 and has served as chair of the school board for the last three years. She is running unopposed for Position 3.

Horner and Gorayeb, both local businessmen, are running for Position 4. Jeff Smith, who has held Position 4 since 1999, is not running for re-election.

The Sisters school board consists of five members. Each board member is elected to a four-year term. The terms are staggered. Board elections for Positions 3 and 4 will be held this year. Elections for Positions 1, 2 and 5 will be held in May 2013.

Position 1 is currently held by Don Hendricks, Position 2 by Cheryl Stewart and Position 5 by Glen Lasken, board vice-chair.