Policy 201.06
Vacancies
The board shall have the power to fill by appointment any vacancy that may occur within the board in accordance with state law. A vacancy occurs when a board member resigns, forfeits or otherwise leaves the office. A vacancy also includes, but is not limited to the following: failure to elect at an election when there is no incumbent to continue in office until his or her successor is elected and qualified, failure to reside in the school district or a continuous absence from the district of more than 60 days, absence from more than two consecutive regular board meetings unless excused by a majority of the remaining members of the board, death of the incumbent, a court order declaring the seat vacant, conviction of a felony, three violations of the open meetings law, or any public offense in violation of the oath of office.
Legal Reference:
Neb. Statutes 32-560 et seq., 32-1308
Cross Reference:
201.02 Board Membership- Elections/Appointments
201.03 Qualifications
Approved: February 10, 1992
Revised: February 12, 1996
Revised: February 14, 2005