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Garfield board approves moving school election from April to November after appellate stay
Summary
At a Feb. 12 special meeting the Garfield Board of Education voted to change its annual election date from April to November after an appellate court granted a stay allowing the vote; the meeting drew contested points of order and public comment opposing the change.
The Garfield Board of Education voted Feb. 12 to change its annual board election date from April to November after the Appellate Division granted an emergent stay that, the board's attorney said, cleared the way for the vote.
Board President Ramos said the board held a special meeting limited to one agenda item, item 10.1, on the election date. "This is my legal opinion, and this is what the board chooses to take action according to my opinion," Board attorney Geisler told trustees during a dispute over whether the board could lawfully act at a meeting advertised for a single item.
The vote followed heated exchanges among trustees and public commenters. Board member Folcarino urged trustees to keep the…
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