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School board appoints Ross Nelson to fill vacancy; appointment effective in 30 days unless petition filed
Summary
The School Board adopted a resolution appointing Ross Nelson to fill a vacancy through January 2027. The appointment becomes effective 30 days after adoption unless a valid petition to reject is filed under Minnesota Statutes Section 123B.09.
The School Board of Independent School District No. 186 adopted a resolution on April 14 appointing Ross Nelson to fill a vacancy on the board for the unexpired term ending the first Monday in January 2027. The resolution states, "Ross Nelson is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy and to serve the remainder of the unexpired term," and sets the appointment to take effect 30 days after adoption unless a valid petition to reject the appointee is filed under Minnesota Statutes Section 123B.09, Subd. 5(b).
The minutes record the motion was duly seconded and note the board members listed in the minutes voted in favor; the extract indicates no votes against and records that Ross Nelson abstained. The board declared the resolution adopted. The minutes do not record a public hearing on the appointment in this extract; the statutory petition process provides an avenue for voters to contest the appointment within the 30-day window.
