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RSU 18 board delays election of chair for two weeks after debate over absent members
Summary
Board members postponed the annual election of the chair for two weeks after a motion arguing two absences (20% of the board) would disenfranchise members; the motion carried after debate over Robert's Rules and voting thresholds.
The RSU 18 board postponed its scheduled election for chair, voting to delay the contest for two weeks so absent members can participate. A board member moved to postpone the election with "Laura and Chris stay in their positions for 2 weeks," and another member seconded the motion; after extended discussion the chair announced, "Motion carries."
Board members debated both the fairness of delaying the organizational vote and the correct parliamentary process. Some argued that the board frequently meets without all members present and that the board should proceed; others insisted the absence of two members (about 20% of a 10-member board, as one speaker put it) merited waiting so all voices could be represented. The chair noted the nomination for Tracy remained on the table while members discussed procedures and legal thresholds for election.
