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Council asks for ACT data before replacing school-board member; incumbent expresses willingness to stay
Summary
Council members said they want ACT score data before deciding on a school board appointment and noted the incumbent (Nelson) expressed a desire to remain; members framed the decision as data-driven rather than personal.
On April 21 the Committee of the Whole discussed an upcoming school board appointment and several council members said they wanted ACT score data and other performance metrics before making an appointment.
Members said they have received calls from residents concerned about student ACT performance and that the council should review data "with data to back that up" before appointing a replacement. A council member reported receiving an email from the incumbent (referred to as Nelson) indicating he enjoyed serving and wishes to remain on the board. Members said they have narrowed applicants and that they will invite the superintendent and district officials to present information at a future meeting.
Council members emphasized that the standard for removing a volunteer should be demonstrable poor performance rather than tenure alone; one member urged that if data shows declining outcomes there should be a thorough discussion. The council did not take a formal vote on appointment at this meeting and directed staff to request ACT scores and other supporting materials from the superintendent to inform action at a subsequent meeting.
