Board Policies9000 Bylaws Of The Board
BB 9223Filling Board Vacancies
Policy Details
- Status
- Active
- Cross references
- Last reviewed
- 6/1/2026
- Last revised
- 6/1/2026
- Prior revised
The Board may declare a Board seat vacant if the person elected:
The Board will declare a vacancy on the Board for any actions which disqualify a member from service in accordance with state laws and local ordinances.
Three consecutive unexcused absences from regular Board meetings will be sufficient cause for the Board to declare a Board vacancy.
An excused absence is determined by the Board president. The absent Board member will notify the Board president and/or Board secretary at least seven (7) days prior to the regularly scheduled business meeting unless there is an extenuating circumstance. No prior notice is considered unexcused.
Appointment to the Board
A vacancy on the Board will be filled within 30 days of the vacancy by Board appointment. The Board will:
The person appointed will hold office until the next regularly scheduled election for District Board members and will be afforded all the powers and duties of a Board member upon appointment.
Legal Reference:
ALASKA STATUTES
14.08.041 Regional school boards
14.08.045 Vacancies
14.08.081 Recall
14.12.070 Vacancies
14.14.080 Declaring a school board vacancy
29.26.240 - 29.26.360 Recall