Trustees debate process to fill vacant board seats; vote to create nominating committee for certain positions passes
Summary
Trustees debated whether the full board or a nominating committee should fill open seats. A motion to form a committee to handle nominations for seats 4, 6 and 8 passed; a separate motion to use a nominating committee for seat 7 failed on a tie vote. Trustees agreed to place filling seat 7 on the Oct. 20 agenda to ensure all trustees can
The board debated procedures for filling trustee vacancies during the Sept. 22 meeting. Background: Trustee Brian Marvin (seat 7) is absent and Seat 7 was open after a recent resignation; the board also noted seats designated through SAC/PTO channels (4, 6 and 8) that require nominations from school advisory organizations. Trustee Andy Blair initially nominated a candidate for seat 7, but other trustees raised procedural concerns about using the nominating committee process required by the bylaws. The board considered two options: the board itself selecting a candidate for seat 7 (a board selection seat) or using a nominating committee to solicit and vet candidates. Two separate motions were considered: one to use a nominating committee for seat 7 (motion failed on a 2–2 tie) and a second motion to form a nominating committee to handle nominations for seats 4, 6 and 8, which passed (roll-call vote in favor). Trustees agreed to bring the seat‑7 appointment to the Oct. 20 regular meeting so all trustees, including absent members, can participate; the board clerk confirmed the bylaws allow the board to nominate for board-selected seats. Next steps: trustees were asked to submit candidate names to the clerk and to follow the bylaws for SAC/PTO nominations for those seats that require them. Administration will provide an updated bylaws copy and facilitate the nominating process.
