The USD 231 Board discussed and largely settled on a timeline to fill an open District 3 (Seat 6) board vacancy. Members debated whether to start the application window before the holidays or wait until January, weighing outreach and review practicality.

Several members favored opening the posting immediately but extending the application deadline through the holidays; others preferred a clean start in January. A compromise was set: post the vacancy now and set an application cutoff in early January (several members suggested Jan. 7 with discussion and review on Jan. 12). The board noted the posting must run in the Johnson County Post and discussed using a rubric to narrow applicants for interviews if there are many submissions.

Board members also discussed whether to hold candidate interviews in a special public meeting or during a regular meeting, and the need for the board clerk to certify applicants' eligibility. The board asked staff to ensure applications are available for board review on Jan. 12 and to coordinate scheduling for interviews in January or February depending on applicant volume.

No candidate appointments were made at the meeting; the board set application and review milestones and asked administration to manage public notice and logistics.