Procedure for reconsidering closure vote

This is from MMSD board attorney Clarence Sherrod:

The board uses a form of parliamentary procedures that allow board members to reconsider actions that have been taken by the board. There are a number of rules that relate to such reconsideration such as the person who is on the prevailing side can only make the motion to reconsider. The board's agenda has to include the item that is to be reconsidered. A majority of the board or the president of the board determines whether or not an item is placed on a board agenda and when. Clarence

Only a member who voted in the majority, i.e., for closing, can make a motion to reconsider, so the pressure needs bear down on Cole, Moss, Silviera, and Kobza. If you can’t get one of them to make the motion, the school closing is done and over with.

Progessive Dane should lean on Beth Moss, the candidate it endorsed.

Posted by Ed Blume at May 4, 2007 11:19 AM
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