Six Apply for Two Cambridge School Board Seats
The board will vote on the candidates during an upcoming meeting to fill seats left vacant by recent resignations.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Administration
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Six candidates have applied to fill two vacant seats on the Cambridge School Board following the resignations of members Jim Womble and Annie LaValley. The school board is scheduled to interview and appoint the new members during their meeting on October 26.
Why it matters
These board appointments are critical to local school governance and district oversight, as the vacancies were created by former members relocating out of the area in September. The incoming members will help shape educational policy and oversight until their terms expire in April 2027.
Six candidates submitted applications for the two open positions by the October 16 deadline. Board members serve with an annual salary of $1,500.
The players
Cambridge School Board
The local governing body responsible for overseeing the Cambridge school district and establishing educational policy.
Jim Womble
A former school board member who served from January 2016 until his resignation in September 2026.
Annie LaValley
A former school board member who was first appointed in April 2024 and subsequently elected in April 2025.
The details
The vacancies follow the departures of Jim Womble, who had served since 2016, and Annie LaValley, who was most recently elected in April 2025. Applicants Sean Nicholl, Brody Allen, Sonja Jacobson, Lana Martin, Katelynn Robinson, and Anna Cassidy will be evaluated by the remaining board members. The selection will be finalized during the October 26 public meeting.
Timeline
October 26: School board interviews and vote for new members.
November 23: Successful candidates will take the oath of office.
The Home Front
These interim appointments follow a standard governance procedure to ensure the board remains at full capacity during the district's operating cycle. The process ensures that district oversight continues uninterrupted until the next scheduled board election in April 2027.
Residents should track the board's upcoming October 26 decision to understand who will represent their household interests in the school district. You may wish to review the meeting agenda to observe how the new appointees approach current district budget and policy issues.
The takeaway
Maintaining a full school board is essential for stable local educational oversight and policy consistency. Interested parents can monitor the board's public meetings to stay informed about how the new members contribute to district decisions through April 2027.
What happens next
The school board will meet to interview candidates and vote on October 26, followed by the swearing-in ceremony on November 23.
Further reading
For updates on local governance and board activities, visit the Administration section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Jefferson County Union.
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