Procedures modification to fill a school board vacancy

This bill modifies the process for filling vacancies on Minnesota school boards by prioritizing the appointment of the candidate who received the most votes in the last election. If that top-voted candidate declines the seat, the board can appoint someone else, but this appointment can be overturned if at least five percent of eligible voters sign a petition within 30 days. The legislation also sets specific timelines for holding special elections, requiring them to occur by the next November unless the vacancy happens less than 90 days before the term ends. Additionally, it mandates a special election for vacancies caused by the removal of a board member, ensuring the public has a chance to vote on the replacement.