20070327 Hiltz Steps Down From Board Seat Effective Immediately

Hiltz Steps Down From Board Seat Effective Immediately

In a press release just received moments ago it was announced that Board member Tom Hiltz is stepping down from his seat on the Carroll County Board of Education effective immediately.

March 27th, 2007

Board member Tom Hiltz has announced that he will be stepping down from his seat on the Board of Education of Carroll County. Hiltz’s decision is effective immediately.

In a letter to Board President Gary Bauer, Hiltz said, “Stepping down at this time was a difficult and personal decision; one that I have reflected on for several months. After consulting with my family, I decided to move forward without delay.”

Hiltz was first elected to the Board of Education of Carroll County in November 2000 and re-elected in 2004. He has twice served as Board Vice President and, in 2006, served as Board President. During his six years on the Board of Education, Mr. Hiltz has served as an ex-officio member on the Career and Technology Advisory Council and the Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee. From 1995 to 1999, Mr. Hiltz served on the Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission, including two terms as Chairman.

In announcing his decision Hiltz said, “I am humbled by the trust that the citizens of Carroll County bestowed upon me almost 6 ½ years ago and have been honored to serve them on the Board of Education. I am personally grateful to the school system staff for their continuing support and tolerance over my years of service. I am even more grateful for their support, day-in and day-out, of our children and grandchildren. Carroll County cares about education and we are blessed with tremendous and dedicated support for education in our schools, in our communities, and in our business.”

According to Superintendent of Schools Charles Ecker, the Board will begin the process of filling the vacant seat as soon as they receive word from the Governor. If the process is approved by the Governor, the Board will solicit applications and then screen applicants and conduct public interviews. The Board will then recommend the names of three individuals to the Governor.

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