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School board appoints Leslie McShane to fill trustee vacancy
Summary
Missoula County Public Schools Board of Trustees appointed Leslie McShane to a vacant high-school trustee seat after interviewing two candidates. The board voted 5–1 in favor; one trustee opposed.
The Missoula County Public Schools Board of Trustees voted to appoint Leslie McShane to a vacant high-school trustee seat on July 15, approving the appointment 5–1.
The board interviewed two candidates earlier in the meeting: Leslie McShane and Rod Sharkney. After the interviews, Trustee (first name not specified in transcript) moved to appoint McShane; Trustee Walsh seconded the motion. Chair Old Person called for the vote. Trustee Mercer, Trustee Walsh, Trustee Hayes, Trustee Old Person and Vice Chair Walker Andrews voted yes; Trustee Wake voted no. The motion passed and the board welcomed Trustee McShane to the dais.
The interviews centered on each candidate’s reasons for seeking the seat and their understanding of the trustee role. McShane told trustees she is “a big fan of public education” and said she was prepared for the work and community engagement the role requires. Rod Sharkney described 12 years’ experience as a trustee for School District No. 4 (Hellgate Elementary) and emphasized his familiarity with feeder schools and district budgeting.
Board members asked brief follow-up questions about availability for daytime meetings and how a high-school trustee represents feeder schools across the district. Several trustees thanked both candidates for applying and noted the importance of having committed partners on the board as the district approaches levy and budget discussions.
The board’s clerk, Denise Williams, administered the seating of the new trustee immediately after the vote.
