According to state law, the Board of Education has the power to fill any vacancy, by a majority vote, which may occur on the Board by reason of death, resignation, removal from office or from the School District, or refusal to serve, of any member or officer of the Board. Given the anticipated vacancy, the Board has launched a search for the seat once occupied by Ms. Sheppard. The Board has 30 days to appoint a new representative and will convene a Special Meeting next Thursday that will move immediately into Executive Session to discuss the next steps in this process.