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ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIAL AGENDA ITEM

Item Title:Options for Filling a Vacancy on the Board of Education (10 Mins/Action)
Item Type:Action
Background:

With the recent resignation of Board Vice President Megan Sweet, there is currently a vacant seat on AUSD's Board of Education. Board Bylaw 9223 outlines the two options for filling a vacant Board seat: calling a special election, or appointing an applicant.

 

A special election can cost between $50,000 - $250,000. If the Board chooses to appoint a new Board member, there is no cost, and the interview and selection process must be done publicly. The Board must act to fill the seat within 60 days of the date of resignation (October 26, 2023).

 

Today, Board members will  discuss their two options and take action to decide which process they would like to follow to fill the vacant Board seat. 

AUSD LCAP Goals:
Fiscal Analysis

Amount (Savings) (Cost):

Special Election: $50,000 - $250,000 Appointment: None
Recommendation:Other

The Board will take action to select a provisional candidate by choosing ne of the following options:

  • Call a special election
  • Appoint an applicant 
AUSD Guiding Principle:#4 - Parental involvement and community engagement are integral to student success.| #5 - Accountability, transparency, and trust are necessary at all levels of the organization.
Submitted By:Pasquale Scuderi, Superintendent
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Board Bylaw 9223: Filling Vacancies11/1/2023Backup Material
Process for Filling a Board Vacancy11/3/2023Presentation