Mayor Luke Ravenstahl is accepting applications from District 2 residents interested in replacing Heather Arnet on the city school board.

Ms. Arnet resigned yesterday, a year and a half into her four-year term, citing responsibilities at work. Mr. Ravenstahl will appoint a replacement, who will serve until Dec. 5, 2011.

Residents interested in the position have until 5 p.m. July 10 to e-mail a resume and "letter of intent" to pghschoolboard@city.pittsburgh.pa.us

Mr. Ravenstahl did not say when he would make the appointment.