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Board discusses resignation of member John Guglielmo and options to fill vacancy
Summary
The board acknowledged receipt of a resignation letter from director John Guglielmo effective April 27, 2025, and discussed whether to appoint a temporary replacement or leave the seat to be filled by the upcoming May election.
The Fort Edward Union Free School District board discussed a resignation from board member John Guglielmo at its April 7 meeting. The district clerk reported a letter dated March 28, 2025 indicating Guglielmo’s resignation would take effect April 27.
Board members discussed options for filling the vacancy. The superintendent and district clerk explained that the board may appoint an interim member until the next election or allow the seat to be filled through the May ballot; if an appointment is made the appointee would serve only until the election. Board members noted that applications or letters of interest can be gathered and interviews scheduled for any appointment process, and also acknowledged that the seat will appear as a vacancy on the ballot if left to the election process.
No formal appointment motion was recorded in the meeting transcript; the board discussed timing and logistics and indicated no immediate board action would be taken on the vacancy at that time.
