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Public anger and legal questions follow board vote; members rescind March personnel approval amid debate
Summary
Public commenters accused a board member of violating Missouri's constitutional nepotism rules after a March personnel vote; the board voted to rescind that single appointment but then tabled follow-up action while members seek legal clarity over policy, Robert's Rules and potential consequences.
Public pressure over an alleged conflict of interest dominated the Saint Joseph School District board meeting, prompting a rare board motion to rescind part of a March personnel vote and a prolonged debate over legal and procedural limits.
Dozens of residents urged the board to hold a member accountable for voting on a personnel matter involving a relative. "I'm going to ask Kim Miller to step down before any motions or votes of this meeting take place," said Joe Pruitt during the public-comment period, calling the conduct a likely violation of the Missouri Constitution and district nepotism policy BBFA. Other speakers…
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