Fond du Lac board to bring forward Antonio Godfrey for appointment to school board vacancy
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Summary
After interviewing four applicants for a board vacancy, trustees consolidated their evaluations and signaled a recommendation to bring former board member Antonio Godfrey forward for formal appointment at the next meeting; a vote on a resolution will be scheduled.
The Fond du Lac School District Board of Education conducted candidate interviews at a workshop following a special meeting and, after deliberation, agreed to recommend bringing Antonio Godfrey forward for formal appointment at the board’s next meeting.
The board interviewed four candidates in a timed panel. Each candidate answered the same six questions intended to assess priorities, leadership experience and community engagement. Antonio Godfrey highlighted his previous board experience and ongoing community involvement; he said he would “hit the ground running” if appointed.
Board members used individual rubrics during discussion to rate candidates on readiness, experience and the ability to address near-term fiscal challenges. One trustee who used a point-based rubric said it produced different top picks than a simple count of first choices, while others emphasized the immediate need for someone who already understands district vocabulary and processes.
The chair summarized the consensus and next steps: the administration will place a resolution on the agenda at the next meeting to appoint the recommended candidate. As the chair put it during deliberations, the board’s recommendation will be formalized in a resolution for the following week, and the successful appointee would take the oath of office after the vote.
Before the workshop, during a short special meeting, trustees approved a motion to implement specified budget reductions for the 2627 school year “as noted in green,” and that motion carried on roll call 6–0. The board then adjourned the special meeting and convened the workshop to proceed with candidate interviews and the consolidation discussion.
The appointment remains pending a formal vote. Administration said it will present the recommended resolution at the board’s next regular meeting; trustees will cast their votes then.
What happens next: The board will consider a formal resolution to appoint the recommended candidate at the next meeting; candidates will be notified of the board’s decision following that vote.