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Lakeville board agrees to interview fourth‑place vote‑getter for vacant seat after heated debate
Summary
After a lengthy debate over whether to appoint the fourth‑place finisher from the November school board election or open a broader application process, the Lakeville Area Schools board voted 5–1 to invite the fourth‑place vote‑getter for a board interview; if the candidate does not win a majority, the full appointment process will proceed.
The Lakeville Area Schools Board of Education voted 5–1 to bring the fourth‑place vote‑getter in the November school board election to a board interview for the open seat. Director Thompson originally moved to submit the fourth‑place finisher for appointment; after hours of discussion the board amended the motion to add an interview step and a fallback to the broader appointment process if the candidate does not secure a majority vote.
Supporters said the approach balances community voice with board oversight. Director Lind said selecting…
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