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Jefferson County board member says June 9 will be his last meeting after eight years
Summary
A board member read a statement on June 9 announcing that after eight years he will step down and that the meeting would be his final appearance; colleagues thanked him for his service and wished him well.
During the meeting's closing sequence a board member read a prepared statement saying he has decided to leave the Jefferson County Board of Education after eight years of service and that the June 9 meeting would be his last.
"Service on the board of education has been one of the greatest honors of my life," the board member said, reading the first paragraph of a letter he shared with staff. He said new professional opportunities and personal considerations led him to conclude it was the right time to step down.
Colleagues thanked him for his leadership and service. The superintendent and board members offered praise and best wishes from the dais; no formal replacement or effective resignation date was announced during the meeting.
What happens next: board staff will follow the district's procedures for filling the seat; the board did not take further action at the June 9 meeting.
