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Board sets tabulator testing timeline, approves poll-worker checklist

Board of Civil Authority · February 11, 2026
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Summary

Chair Mike Stankevich urged the BCA to meet at least 30 days before elections and to test the tabulator no later than 10 days before an election; the board approved a poll-worker checklist in a unanimous voice vote.

Chairperson Mike Stankevich told the Board the BCA should meet "no less than 30 days prior to the Primary and the General Election" and that tabulator testing must occur "no later than 10 days prior to an election." The guidance was presented as procedural preparation for upcoming elections.

Following the scheduling guidance, SelectBoard member Mike Todd moved "to approve the whole checklist for potential poll workers," and deForest Bearse seconded. The motion passed by voice vote with "All in favor," and the Board recorded the approval of the checklist. Members also agreed that reconciling the check-in and check-out checklist should be conducted in the same area as ballot counting.

The action establishes internal deadlines and a poll-worker checklist for local election preparations; no additional rule changes or staffing directives were recorded at this meeting. The board did not record individual recorded votes; outcomes were reflected as unanimous voice votes in the minutes.