School Board Seat: Applications Closed, Interviews Next

The Brookfield Board of Education is moving to the next step in filling the seat left by Dr. Wendy Youngblood, who resigned effective September 1 after moving out of town. The board's application window closed on October 16, and the board said at the time that it would interview applicants shortly thereafter.

Residents who applied were asked to submit a letter of interest and a brief resume outlining their education and professional or other experience to the board by mail or by email. The person selected will serve until December 6, 2027.

The vacancy matters because the board is heading into its busiest season. The district's budget workshops are scheduled for January 2027, and the board's regular meetings have moved to the Candlewood Lake Elementary School upper cafeteria for the 2026–2027 school year. Whoever fills the seat will be seated in time to weigh in on that budget process.

The board's September notice did not name a date for the appointment itself. Residents with questions about the process can reach the district office at (203) 775-7621.