Camdenton R-III board accepts resignation of Michael Golich; sets May 18 application deadline

The Camdenton R-III School District Board of Education accepted the resignation of board member Michael Golich, effective May 1, and formally declared the resulting vacancy during a May 1 special session.

Board members moved and seconded a motion to accept the resignation, and the motion was carried by voice vote after a brief procedural clarification that the vacancy had to be declared as a separate step. Mr. Risner asked the board to make the vacancy declaration explicitly, saying, "can we first get a motion to declare a vacancy?" Following that clarification, the board completed the required motions.

Linda (district administration staff) summarized the process the district will follow to fill the seat, saying the board "will notify newspapers, advertise on our district website" and may use other outreach steps as needed. She told the board that, under district policy, appointed candidates would serve only until the next regular election and that the posted vacancy must allow a minimum two-week application period from the date of publication.

Board members discussed the timing and settled on publishing the vacancy notice so that applications would close on Monday, May 18, to provide a small buffer beyond the two-week minimum. The board also agreed to hold a special meeting to review applicants on Wednesday, May 20, at 7:00 a.m.; the vacancy announcement will state that candidates should plan to attend that meeting.

On application logistics, staff recommended using the regular candidate-declaration process used in election cycles so applicants would formally attest to eligibility. Linda described the typical candidate form as collecting name, address, phone, email and a signature verifying the applicant meets the qualifications. The board discussed whether to require a written letter of interest or to simply invite applicants to appear at the review meeting; members agreed either approach would be acceptable and that the announcement would include the specific expectation.

Outgoing board member Michael Golich addressed the board with brief remarks of thanks, saying he appreciated the opportunity to serve and that he had "learned so much" during his tenure. Colleagues offered their appreciation and wished him well.

Next steps: staff will publish the vacancy notice, accept applications through May 18 and present the applicant pool at the special meeting on May 20, where the board will interview or otherwise review candidates in open session and appoint a member to serve until the next election.