Specifies that the St. Louis City school board shall fill any vacancy that occurs in such school board outside of the normal election cycle

HB 2161 establishes a specific rule for the St. Louis City School Board to fill any vacancy on the board by appointment rather than through a special election. The bill states that if a seat becomes empty, the remaining board members must appoint a replacement to serve until the next regular election. This change applies directly to the school board and ensures that the board can continue to operate without interruption even when a member is missing. The legislation also outlines the qualifications for board directors and the process for redistricting the school area into five subdistricts.