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
Samples:
- News release for board vacancies
- Board member application
- Interview questions
- Resolution to fill board vacancy
For more information, please contact Lenore Winfrey, diversity and legal affairs manager, at (614) 540-4000.