Asked & Answered

Dr. Karla Neathery, AAEA Assistant Executive Director

One of our school board members got a new job and will be moving out of our district in September. What are the steps our district should take in appointing a new board member?

The school district board of directors has ninety days in all cases to fill a vacancy on the school board. At least thirty days before the vacancy is filled, the district must publish a notice of the vacancy along with information describing how to be considered for the position on their website and in the media. All qualified persons who submit a petition with the signatures of twenty qualified electors shall be considered and have not less than five minutes to address the board. Act 726 requires all discussions on appointments to be done in open session.

If you have questions for Dr. Neathery, email her at k.neathery@theaaea.org.