The Litchfield Elementary School District Governing Board voted unanimously Oct. 14 to form a board committee to develop the superintendent evaluation instrument and alignment materials.

Board President Zaidema led discussion, reporting advice from the district attorney that a three‑member committee composed entirely of trustees risks creating a quorum and that the attorney recommended including a district staff member so the group does not function as a standing board meeting. Trustees agreed that having two board members and one administrative staff member would allow the group to work efficiently while avoiding quorum issues.

Board Members Mikes and Wallace volunteered to serve; the board asked the pair to select one district staff member to serve as the third committee member from staff volunteers who offered assistance (Miss Benjamin and Miss Satterfield were named as available). Trustees emphasized that any committee meetings will be publicly posted and agendized in compliance with open‑meeting law.

Board President Zaidema made the motion to create the committee comprised of Board Member Mikes, Board Member Wallace and one administrator; Board Member Wallace seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.