Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
9/20/2022 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
General Functions  
Type:
Info  
Subject:
5.1 Discussion of Appointment of a Board Member from Trustee Area 1 Due to a Failure to Elect  
Strategic Goals:
4. Community Engagement
We empower students, staff, families, parents, and community members in ownership of our schools to support student achievement.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
Draft Trustee Area 1 Vacancy Application.pdf
Trustee Area 1 Vacancy Announcement.pdf
 
Rationale:
Trustee Area 1 does not have a candidate and because there is no candidate, the Board of Education must now appoint a qualified person to the office.

Below is a proposed timeline the Board of Education can take to appoint a qualified person to the office:

Monday, September 26 - Begin to notice (advertise/market) the Board of Education's intent to make an appointment and provide information on how to apply

Tuesday, October 11 at 5:00pm - Applications are due

Thursday, October 13 - A committee consisting of less than a quorum of the Board of Education shall ensure that applicants are eligible for Board of Education membership

Tuesday, October 18 - The Board of Education will interview the candidates at a public meeting and accept oral and written public input

Tuesday, October 18 - The Board of Education, by a majority vote, will select the appointee

Additionally, attached you will find a draft of the announcement and application.
 
Budgetary Impact:
 
Recommendation
It is recommended the Board of Education discuss the appointment of a Board Member from Trustee Area 1 due to a Failure to Elect.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Hope Near - Board Secretary
Signed By:  
Arturo Ortega - Superintendent