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Board delays election of president, tables multiple leadership items until fuller attendance
Summary
Nominations were opened for board president (Helen MacIsaac nominated); the board failed to reach a majority and voted to table items 1–3 (president, vice president and related leadership items) until more members can attend.
The board opened nominations for the position of board president. Member Helen MacIsaac was nominated; at least one member self‑nominated. Several members spoke in support of Ellen (citing industry expertise and long association with the school). During roll‑call style voting in open session, the board noted it did not yet have a majority present and discussed whether to continue voting or postpone.
After procedural discussion about whether the superintendent could continue to exercise certain authorities in the absence of a confirmed president, members moved to table items 1–3 (including the election of president and related leadership selections) until additional members can attend. The motion to table was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Board members discussed the option of electing a vice president to preside in the president’s absence but chose to postpone the full leadership elections to ensure all members can participate.
Next step: the board will schedule a special meeting or include the election on the next regular agenda when the full membership can vote.
