SEQUIM — Sequim school board directors have appointed Nicholas Bell to replace Larry Jeffryes following Jeffryes’ resignation in July.

Bell, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, was chosen Sept. 15 after the board conducted interviews with Bell and three other candidates, Jeremy Hako, Ricky Johnson and Charles Meyer. A fifth candidate, Alysia Tourette, withdrew her application.

Candidates were each given 20 minutes before the board to talk about their qualifications and ask questions about the position. Bell was unanimously chosen after an executive session.

“It’s an honor,” Bell said in an interview.

“Not having been in this position, I don’t know what I don’t know, but I’m committed to the institution, the kids and the community.”

He will be sworn in at the Nov. 3 board meet

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