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Board appoints Brian Sabadini to fill Zimmerman seat after 4–2 vote
Summary
The Monroe Public Schools Board voted 4–2 on June 23 to appoint Brian Sabadini to the vacancy left by Larry Zimmerman. Sabadini was sworn in immediately; at least one board member later expressed concern about limited discussion before the vote.
The Monroe Public Schools Board of Education on June 23 appointed Brian Sabadini to fill the remainder of the seat vacated by Larry Zimmerman, voting 4–2 and swearing him into office immediately.
Board President (speaker 1) opened nominations after candidate interviews and two nominations were placed for Sabadini and Amy Phillips. The board closed nominations and held a roll-call vote; the chair announced that Sabadini received four votes to Phillips' two and declared him appointed. Sabadini recited the oath of office following the vote: "I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this state, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of office of member of the board of education of Monroe Public Schools according to the best of my ability." (swearing-in exchange recorded on the public record.)
Why it matters: the appointment fills a seat through December 2026 and restores a seven-member board quorum for upcoming work sessions and meetings. The board followed its announced process of brief candidate introductions, board-member questioning, and deliberation before nominations and the vote.
Board members gave varied rationales during deliberation: one member said Amy Phillips' background in elementary reading and PTO leadership made her their top choice, while another argued Sabadini’s continued attendance at board meetings and prior engagement with district accessibility work warranted support. After the vote a board member raised concern that not all members contributed substantive discussion before the vote and asked for fuller deliberation on future appointments.
The board president and staff confirmed the appointment will run through December 2026; Sabadini was sworn in at the meeting and will participate in the board’s next work session and regular meeting.
