The District Seven Board of Trustees is seeking to fill a vacancy on their nine-member board following the resignation of Rick Gray, who served district 7-4. The Board provides leadership by shaping policy, supporting the superintendent, ensuring the district’s goals are achieved, and maintaining effective communication.
State law requires current school boards in Spartanburg County to appoint a successor to fill unexpired board vacancies that may occur. The vacancy applies ONLY to District 7-4 for the current term, which will expire in November 2027. A map of the 7-4 area can be found here. Copies of the map are also available at the reception desk of the District 7 Administration Office. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, registered to vote, and reside in the 7-4 board district. District 7 will verify the eligibility of all applicants with Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Elections. If the trustee appointed to this seat wishes to serve beyond November 2027, they will be required to file for re-election.
The application for consideration of this vacancy can for found here and is also available at the District Administration Office. Please submit this application, including your resume, by email to Debbie Scharff at dhscharff@spart7.org or deliver to her attention at the District Administration Office at 610 Dupre Drive, Spartanburg SC 29307.
Applications will be accepted now through Wednesday, September 24 at 5:00 p.m.
All eligible applicants will be reviewed by the current Board of Trustees and given an opportunity to address the board in a public forum at a special called meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6 PM. After hearing from eligible applicants, the Board of Trustees will vote to fill the vacancy.
