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Lakeville board hears split on appointing fourth-place vote-getter to fill vacancy
Summary
At a working session board members debated whether to appoint the fourth-highest vote-getter from the recent election to the open seat or to run a separate public application/interview process. Proponents said it honors voters and speeds seating; opponents warned of optics, fairness and statutory ambiguity.
The Lakeville Area Schools Board of Education extensively discussed options for filling a vacant board seat at a working session, with board members sharply divided over whether to appoint the fourth-highest vote-getter from the recent election or to follow a full application-and-interview appointment process.
Board member Judy Kelleher proposed publicly announcing that the fourth-largest vote-getter on the recent ballot would be appointed to the vacancy. Kelleher said that approach would let the community’s choices guide the appointment…
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