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UPDATE, 3:13 p.m.:

In Rebholtz’s letter of resignation, she says, “As I will be moving out of the area in the spring, I need to dedicate this time to focusing on my family and preparing for this transition. While this was not an easy decision, I believe it is the right one for my family at this time.”

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Press release from Eureka City Schools:

On February 12, 2026, the Trustee for Area 5 for Eureka City Schools, Jessica Rebholtz, submitted a letter of resignation, effective February 13, 2026. Ms. Rebholtz was most recently elected to a term ending in November 2026. Ms. Rebholtz’s replacement will serve the remainder of her term, and the Board is hopeful the successful candidate will run for re-election in November 2026.

NOTICE is hereby given that all qualified persons who would like to apply for the open position on the Board of Trustees for Eureka City Schools, Trustee Area 5, may contact Eureka City Schools, c/o Gary Storts, Superintendent (stortsg@eurekacityschools.org), for a candidate information sheet. All candidate information sheets (original copies) must be submitted on or before Friday, March 20, 2026, no later than 4:00 p.m., to the Superintendent’s Office of Eureka City Schools (2100 J Street, Eureka, CA 95501 – Room 108).

Qualifications for Office: The applicant shall be a registered voter residing in Trustee Area 5 for Eureka City Schools. The boundaries for Trustee Area 5 can be reviewed by visiting the Eureka City Schools’ website (https://www.eurekacityschools.org/governance/school-board-trusteeareas) or through the Humboldt County Office of Education – District Locator (https://hcoe.org/district-locator/).

NOTICE is further given that appointment to the office will be made in the event there are no nominees or no qualified nominees. (Appointments will be made pursuant to 10515 of the Elections Code or 5326, 5328, and 5328.5 of the Education Code.)