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Sioux City school board member resigns citing health concerns; board moves to fill seat within 30 days
Summary
A board member announced resignation May 11 citing ongoing health issues and an impending move out of Sioux City; the board said it will publish notice and consider an appointment within the 30-day statutory window, potentially at the June 8 meeting.
A Sioux City Community School District board member announced a resignation during the May 11 meeting, citing recurring health problems and an imminent move away from the district.
"I will be needing to move away from Sioux City yet this month. As a result, I need to today resign from the Sioux City School Board with great regret," the director said. The director described recent hospital stays and medical advice to prioritize health.
Board members thanked the resigning director for years of service and described next steps: the board president said the district will publish notice that it intends to consider an appointment to fill the seat and will complete the appointment process within 30 days of the notice, consistent with statute. The board indicated it might schedule interviews and hold a special meeting or act at the June 8 meeting to make an appointment.
The board did not immediately name an interim or successor; the vacancy process and timeline will be published as required.
