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MN SF2813

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2010

Primary Sponsor

David Dibble

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Origin

Senate

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Changes the Minneapolis School Board from seven directors to six members elected by district and three members elected at large, effective January 1, 2011

  • Requires school board to designate each election district by number, with three districts having odd numbers and three having even numbers, with districts composed of equal population and compact, contiguous territory

  • Allows candidates to file affidavit of candidacy for election either from their residence district or for one of the three at-large seats

  • Authorizes the Minneapolis School Board to remove any member or officer for proper cause by concurrent vote of a majority of members, with the charged member receiving notice and opportunity to be heard in defense

  • Repeals Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 128D.14, which previously exempted the Minneapolis School Board from standard school district board member removal procedures

Legislative Description

Minneapolis school board membership conformity update and removal of member by majority vote authorization

Last Action

Senate: Comm report: To pass and re-referred to State and Local Government Operations and Oversight

3/8/2010

Committee Referrals

Education2/25/2010

Full Bill Text

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