Trustees split over public appointment process; motion for fully open interviews fails 2‑4
Trustees debated whether the board should hold publicly open interviews and deliberations to fill an at‑large trustee vacancy. Trustee Davis moved to conduct the entire appointment process in open session; the motion failed on a 2‑4 vote after trustees questioned logistics and fairness for applicants.
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Elizabeth Cox presented a timeline for filling an at‑large board vacancy and said staff would begin a public call for letters of intent and resumes. Trustee Jeremy Davis moved that the board conduct the full appointment process — including interviews and deliberations — in open session to maximize transparency and public trust.
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