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Jordan board to fill seat vacated by Rob Langheim; Matt Bertrand appointed
Summary
The board announced the resignation of longtime board member Rob Langheim effective May 31, 2025, discussed three options for filling the seat and voted to appoint Matt Bertrand, the next-highest vote getter from the most recent election.
Superintendent Renee Evenson read an email the board received from Rob Langheim announcing he will resign from the Jordan School Board effective May 31, 2025 because he is moving from Jordan. The board discussed options to fill the vacancy and appointed Matt Bertrand to the seat by voice vote at the May 12 meeting.
Why it matters: The replacement process determines whether the board honors the recent public election results, holds a costly special election, or accepts applications and interviews. The decision affects board continuity during upcoming budget and facility decisions.
Evenson read Langheim’s resignation email aloud: “I will be resigning from the Jordan School Board on 05/31/2025 due to my upcoming move from the Jordan to Spring Lake later this summer. Please note that both Finanari will remain in the district, and I will continue my service to the Jordan Booster Club. It's been an absolute pleasure working with both of you over the last several years, and I look forward to supporting the district in other capacities moving forward. Best regards, Rob.” The text was read verbatim during the meeting.
Board members described three options for filling the seat: hold a special election (costly), open the seat for candidates and interview applicants, or appoint the next-highest vote getter from the recent election. Multiple members recommended the latter as cost-effective and honoring the election results; the board noted the candidate (Matt Bertrand) has attended meetings and is familiar with district matters.
A motion to appoint Matt Bertrand carried on a voice vote. Board leadership said Renee Evenson and the board’s administrative staff will conduct onboarding and arrange training through the Minnesota School Boards Association. The district stated Bertrand will be seated at the table and receive onboarding; the board will confirm the legal start of his voting rights after the required procedural timeframe (the district will check with MSBA on the 30-day clock).
Ending: The board voted to appoint Matt Bertrand to the upcoming vacant seat. Staff will proceed with onboarding and notify the public of the appointment and the effective seating date.
