contributed graphic A map of North Tama Community School District’s seven director districts. Director District 7 (pink) will soon be filled by appointment following David Boldt’s resignation on Jan. 26, 2026.

TRAER — The North Tama school district is seeking candidates to fill a school board vacancy.

The Director District 7 seat opened up late last month following Director David Boldt’s resignation. In an email obtained by the newspaper sent to Board President David Calderwood, Boldt said he would be stepping down effective Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.

“It’s been a privilege to serve and work with such a dedicated group of people,” Boldt wrote. “I’ve learned a lot and truly value the time we’ve spent working together for our students. Thanks for all the support and collaboration–I’ll do my best to make the transition smooth.”

During the regular monthly board meeting held on Wednesday, Jan. 28, Superintendent John Cain shared that Boldt had resigned due to his work schedule no longer aligning with board schedules. Boldt was reelected in November 2023 and has roughly two years remaining in his term.

District 7 is a rural district stretching mostly south of Traer. North Tama’s website (https://www.n-tama.k12.ia.us) currently has a pop-up on the landing page with a link to an interactive ArcGIS mapping tool which allows users to input their home address and see it mapped onto the seven director districts. Eligible electors who live in District 7 with an interest in the appointment should contact board secretary Sara Forrester. The board plans to appoint during the next regular monthly meeting which is set for Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m. in the junior high commons.

Eligible electors of the school district may also file a petition requiring the vacancy be filled by special election. Such paperwork must be received by Forrester within 14 days after the vacancy notice was first published. Forrester can be reached at 319-478-2265 or sara.forrester@n-tama.k12.ia.us.