This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.09, subdivision 1, to provide for the establishment of five-member school boards in certain independent school districts. The current law stipulates that school boards consist of six elected directors, with provisions for districts to vote on whether to increase the board size to seven members. The new language allows districts with a six-member board and an enrollment of 1,000 or fewer students to propose a reduction to five members, contingent upon a majority vote from the electorate. If approved, only two members would be elected at the next election, and the board would then consist of five members.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for districts with a five-member board to propose an increase to six members, allowing for three members to be elected at the next election if a majority of voters favor the change. This amendment aims to provide flexibility in school board sizes based on the needs and preferences of the local electorate, ensuring that school governance can be tailored to the specific circumstances of each district.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 123B.09