David Rojas appointed to Bleckley Board of Education, filling vacant district seat

The Bleckley Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint a new member to the vacant district 1 seat during a work session Aug. 6. 

The district 1 seat was previously held by Melissa Stewart, who vacated the position after accepting a job with the school district, according to Bleckley County Schools. Her resignation was accepted during the May 21 meeting, the same day she was on the ballot for the general primary election as an uncontested incumbent. 

Stewart is now the coordinator for the Family and Schools Together (FAST) program, which hosts events designed to strengthen families and relationships with the school community.

The new member, David Rojas, has lived in Cochran with his wife, Nickie, since 2005. He has two children who attend Bleckley County High School and Bleckley County Middle School. 

“As a board of education member, I am committed to ensuring that all students receive a high-quality education that prepares them for success in life,” Rojas told the Times Journal Post. 

Rojas currently works as an HR adviser at the Robins Air Force Base, where he’s worked since 2008 in various roles. In his current role, he leads studies to increase organizational efficiency and resource allocation and evaluates organizational structures to ensure compliance with regulations. He is in the process of completing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management and logistics from Georgia Military College. 

The next board of education meeting is Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. in the Bleckley school district board room.