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Board debate over filling vacant seat ends with failed appointment; motion to appoint Middleton loses 3‑4
Summary
After an extended discussion about whether to fill a vacant Board of Education seat by appointment, special election or leave it vacant, a motion to appoint Erica Middleton failed on a 3‑4 roll call at the Kingston City School District Board meeting.
The Kingston City School District Board of Education debated how to fill a vacant trustee seat—options discussed were leaving the seat vacant, holding a special election (which a trustee estimated would cost about $12,000) or appointing a successor. After public and trustee comment and more than an hour of discussion, a motion to appoint Erica Middleton failed on a roll‑call vote: three trustees voted yes and four voted no.
Discussion points included governance and precedent. Trustee Ryder said he…
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