A vacancy can occur on a board of education for several reasons, including death, nonresidence, resignation, removal from the district, and others.  RC 3313.11 is the statute that governs the issue of filling a vacancy in the office of board of education member.

Board Vacancy Toolkit
OSBA fact sheet: Filling board of education vacancies
Tips for School Board Succession Planning

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