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Granite Falls School Board declines extension for open vacancy, schedules interviews for June 20
Summary
At a June 7 special session, the Granite Falls School District board voted unanimously to decline an extension of the open board vacancy after the superintendent said sufficient applicants had been received; interviews are set for June 20 with selection expected June 24.
Granite Falls — At a special session on June 7, the Granite Falls School District board voted unanimously to decline an extension of the application period for an open board vacancy after the superintendent said the district had received qualified applicants and there was no need to delay the process.
Superintendent Dr. Middleton told the board that "we have had submissions for this vacancy" and recommended against extending the deadline, saying there are "quality candidates" who can be scheduled for interviews. Chair Carl Carey said the board had tentatively set June 20 for candidate interviews and discussed selecting a replacement on June 24 with installation the following Wednesday so the new member could participate in a July board retreat.
Carey moved that the board "decline the extension of the open board vacancy." The motion was seconded (no seconder named in the record) and the board approved the motion by voice vote; Carey called for ayes and confirmed there were no nays. The board's listed attendance — directors Ladue, Dane, Kinkade and Carey — were present for the vote.
After resolving the vacancy item, the board approved the consent agenda by unanimous consent. Chair Carey then moved to adjourn and closed the special session at 5:04 p.m.
What happens next: staff will contact applicants and proceed with interviews on June 20; the board expects to select a candidate on June 24 and install the new member the following Wednesday, per the schedule discussed during the session.
