Procedures to fill a school board vacancy modified.

This bill modifies how Minnesota school boards fill vacancies by changing the order of filling open seats. When a vacancy occurs, the board must first offer the position to the candidate who received the next highest number of votes in the most recent election, and only appoint someone else if that person declines. The bill also sets specific timelines for when special elections must be held and clarifies when appointments can take effect without triggering an election. Additionally, it allows voters to reject a board-appointed candidate by filing a petition signed by at least five percent of eligible voters in the district. These changes apply to all school board vacancies except those resulting from removal of a member, which still require a special election.