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San Rafael board opts for provisional appointment to fill Area 5 vacancy
Summary
The San Rafael City Schools Board voted to use a provisional appointment process to fill the Area 5 board seat vacated in October, setting an application timeline and retaining the option to hold a special election — which would cost an estimated $23,600–$37,100 if chosen.
The San Rafael City Schools Board of Education voted to conduct a provisional appointment to fill the Area 5 board seat vacated in October, rather than order a special election. The board framed an advertising and interview timeline intended to satisfy the 60-day requirement in board policy.
Under the timetable presented by staff, the district will advertise the vacancy beginning October 15; accept applications through 4 p.m. on November 14; include candidate materials in board backup on November…
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