The “stand-in” board of trustees of the Oakley Union Elementary School District voted Thursday night to opt for appointing their successors rather than schedule a special election.
The entire board abruptly resigned last week following an embarrassing “hot mic” episode caught on video that heard several directors make disparaging comments on parents. An online petition of local residents swiftly topped thousands of signatures as news of the recording spread nationally. Board President Lisa Brizendine and members Kim Beede, Erica Ippolito and Richie Masadas submitted their resignations soon thereafter. A fifth seat had been open due to an earlier resignation.
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