Board clarifies appointment must be recorded 'by resolution'; five votes required
Aug 21, 2026
During the special meeting, a board member noted the school code requires appointment by resolution; the clerk and chair also reminded members that a majority of the full board (five votes) is required to fill the vacancy.
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A board member asked the presiding officer to ensure the appointment would be recorded "by resolution," citing the school code's requirement that appointments be done by resolution rather than a less formal action. The speaker said the precise resolution text could be drafted later but wanted the record to reflect the legal requirement.
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