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Long-serving board member resigns; board weighs appointment versus costly special election
Summary
Trustee Paul Steinle resigned effective Aug. 22 because he no longer lives in the district. The board discussed three options—special election, appointment by majority vote, or leaving the seat vacant until May 2026—and several members said appointment would avoid the time and expense of a special election.
Speaker 1 told the Amherst Central School District board that Paul Steinle, described in remarks as a long-serving board member, resigned effective Aug. 22 because he is no longer a resident of the district. "He is no longer a resident of the district," Speaker 1 said, and opened discussion on how to address the vacancy.
Speaker 1 outlined…
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