The vacancy created this month by David Swader’s resignation from the Dade County Board of Education will be filled by appointment rather than special election, officials said Monday.
“We have discussed it with the attorney, and it will be up to the board to appoint someone for the position,” school board Chairwoman Carolyn Bradford said. “We have up to three months to do that.”
Mr. Swader announced his resignation during the board’s June 8 meeting, saying it was for “personal reasons,” Ms. Bradford said. She said she was caught off guard by the announcement.
Mr. Swader did not respond to requests for comment.
UNDER THE LAWIn the event of a vacancy on the Dade County Board of Education, “the remaining members of the board shall select a successor to serve for the unexpired term.”