(Union Mills, IN) - A member of the South Central School has stepped down with over two-years left on his term.

 

Al Stevens of Hanna said he stepped down because he was not allowed to be on the school board and serve as La Porte County Highway Department Superintendent at the same time.

 

He cited a clause in the state constitution prohibiting anyone from holding dual positions defined by the constitution as “lucrative.”

 

“I have to give up one of the positions,” he said.

 

Stevens was appointed La Porte County Highway Department superintendent in January by the La Porte County Commissioners after a long career with the Indiana Department of Transportation.

 

The South Central School Board has 30 days from his resignation effective February 15 to fill the board vacancy.  Stevens had been a school board member for the past 14 months.

 

In his letter of resignation, he recommended Rachel Brown as his replacement.

 

The Hanna woman is active in the community with children attending school in the district.

 

Stevens is also the La Porte County Republican Party chairman.