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Board appoints Pat Nelson to fill District 2 seat, she is sworn in
Summary
The Martin County Board of Education voted to appoint Priscilla "Pat" Nelson to the District 2 seat and had her sworn in at the August 5 meeting; the action followed a recommendation from staff and carried by voice vote.
The Martin County Board of Education voted August 5 to appoint Priscilla "Pat" Nelson to the vacant District 2 seat and immediately welcomed her to the board.
Chairman Heath asked for a motion to fill the unexpired term after staff presented the appointment option. "I move that we appoint Miss Pat Nelson to fill the District 2 seat," a board member said; another member seconded and Chairman Heath called for the voice vote. The board responded "Aye," and Chairman Heath said, "Congratulations, Ms Nelson." The transcript records no roll-call tally.
Following the vote, the board announced that Clerk of Court Tanya Leggett would administer the oath. During the swearing-in, the oath was read and Pat Nelson responded, "I do," then signed the oath. Chairman Heath invited her to take the board seat and congratulated her.
The appointment and swearing satisfied the board's immediate need to fill the District 2 vacancy; board members did not discuss alternatives in detail at the meeting. The board will continue to address routine business at upcoming work sessions and meetings.
The appointment motion was made and seconded on the record and carried by voice vote. No further details about the term length or any future election timing were discussed during the public portion of the meeting.
