Madison Metropolitan School District
Board of Education Policies and Procedures

POLICY	VACANCIES	1022 Board of Education

Vacancies

Vacancies on the BOARD are filled by appointments by the remaining members of the BOARD. Such appointee(s) shall hold office until a successor is elected and takes office.

s. 17.26(1) and s. 120.06(4)

PROCEDURE	VACANCIES	1022 Board of Education

Vacancies

s. 120.73(1)

1. The SUPERINTENDENT or her/his designee will place a notice in the Wisconsin State Journal for seven (7) consecutive days indicating that:
   1. The BOARD will appoint an individual to fill the vacant seat of a member of the BOARD.
   2. To be eligible, a candidate must be at least 18 years of age and reside within the Madison Metropolitan School District.
   3. The individual appointed will serve until a successor is elected and takes office under s. 120.06(4), 17.26(1), 120.42(2), 120.42(3).
   4. Individuals interested in filling the vacancy can do so by writing a letter of interest to the PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD in care of the SUPER- INTENDENT or her/his designee at the Administration Building, 545 West Dayton Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703.
   5. To be considered, a candidate must file a letter of interest. The letter of interest should contain: (1) the candidate's name; (2) the candidate's address; (3) the candidate's telephone number; (4) a statement as to what qualities the candidate will bring to the Board of Education that will enhance the Board's decision making; (5) a statement as to what the candidate perceives as three critical issues/problems facing the District and how the candidate proposes to address/resolve these issues/ problems; (6) a statement that includes any other information that the candidate deems appropriate and/or relevant; (7) letters of interest should be limited to a total of 700 words or less.
2. A motion will be made for the appointment of an individual to the position. If the motion fails, either for want of a second or for lack of a majority vote, the process shall be repeated until a candidate has received four votes or a majority of the votes from Board members who are present and voting.
3. The person so appointed shall then execute the oath of office and be seated on the BOARD.

03/06/00

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