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State Board forms seven-member superintendent selection committee after contested votes
Summary
The State Board of Education appointed a seven-member committee to screen candidates for the next state superintendent after several substitute motions and a close 8-7 vote to alter the suggested membership.
The State Board of Education voted to create a seven-member selection committee to screen and interview candidates for the next state superintendent, approving a final membership list after a series of substitute motions and roll-call votes.
Board Chair Matt Jaimas appointed an initial slate of seven members and opened floor discussion before the full board considered motions to modify that list. After debate and two substitute motions, the board approved a motion adding Cole Kelly in place of Leanne Wood by an 8-7 vote. The board then voted to adopt the list as presented in a subsequent motion, which passed 12-3, concluding agenda item 10.
The selection committee will perform initial screening and…
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