Board President announced that a board member discovered on election day that he lives in a portion of Clarenceville Schools and said "he is prepared to tender his resignation, effective immediately," which will trigger the 30‑day timeline the district has to fill the seat. The president said the discovery came after the Wayne County/Redford Township clerk informed the district of the residency discrepancy.

Why it matters: The board’s discussion focused on procedural safeguards and equity in appointments. Several members raised concerns that an appointee who does not live inside district boundaries can create legal and public confidence issues. Board members debated whether the district should add internal vetting before future appointments and whether the clerk’s review process should be relied upon as the sole check.

What happened at the meeting: The board reviewed a letter read by the board secretary from the Redford Township election official informing "Mister McAfee" that his residency "does not meet the eligibility criteria" for candidates. Board members said the apparent error was small in geographic terms — "one block" — but consequential. The superintendent advised the member to resign; until a written resignation is received, the district was advised that the member should not participate in votes. The board agreed to advertise the vacancy this week and to consider the appointment at the Dec. 9 meeting while working to set application deadlines in advance.

Board reaction and next steps: Members suggested creating a formal internal process to check residency prior to appointments. Some members said the county clerk and deputy clerk should have caught the residency discrepancy earlier; others said the district should guard against future errors by adding a district verification step when appointing candidates. The board agreed to post the vacancy, accept applications in advance of the Dec. 9 meeting, and include the appointment as an agenda item for possible interviews and action.

Who spoke: At the meeting, the Board President announced the situation and the board secretary read the clerk’s letter. Superintendent Jason Witt advised on next steps and legal contact with MASB was referenced by the president. Quotes in this article are drawn from those statements at the Nov. 11 meeting.

What’s next: The board expects to post the vacancy and consider the process for replacement at its Dec. 9, 2024 regular meeting. The timing of the 30‑day clock depends on when a formal resignation is submitted.