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Committee debates trustee assumption-of-office language; committee seeks board guidance
Summary
The committee reviewed membership language about trustee terms, oath administration and whether elected trustees assume office Jan. 1 or at the next meeting after appointment; trustees asked to clarify statutory language before moving to second read.
The Lakeland Joint School District policy committee reviewed proposed language on board membership, including trustee terms, how trustees assume office, and how the oath of office is administered when trustees are appointed.
Why it matters: The policy language determines when trustees may begin official duties, affects quorum considerations and clarifies the process for appointed trustees. Committee members said the text should align with statute and be clear about differences between elected and appointed trustees.
Key points from committee discussion
The draft states trustees serve four-year terms and "shall qualify for and assume…
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