Cascade SD 5 work session appoints Patty Taylor to school board seat
Summary
Cascade SD 5 board voted 4–0 in a written ballot at its April 13, 2026 work session to appoint Patty Taylor to a vacant board seat; members praised both finalists and said Taylor’s long local ties and nonprofit leadership informed the choice.
The Cascade SD 5 board appointed Patty Taylor to a vacant school board seat after a 4–0 written ballot during its April 13, 2026 work session.
Board members deliberated after interviews with two finalists and then cast written ballots. Spencer, appearing remotely, announced his preference aloud: "My vote is for Ms. Taylor. I think she's a is the candidate that I I think would serve our district the best." The board chair reported the tally as four in favor of Taylor and declared the appointment approved.
Members said both candidates were strong and noted the practical considerations behind the selection: availability to serve regular meetings, community ties and relevant experience. A board member summarized the group’s views, saying both finalists were "clearly very committed to their small community and also their larger community." The board agreed to use simple marks on paper ballots for this appointment and discussed tie‑breaking procedures should they have been needed.
The appointment fills the seat for the remainder of the specified term (candidates noted the appointment term is 18 months). Taylor is expected to attend the next regular meeting following formalities and onboarding. The work session then adjourned so the board could start its regular session at 7:00 p.m.
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