Among otherwise calm discussion, the process of selecting a board chair provided a contentious twist to Thursday’s work session for the Bemidji Area Schools Board of Education.
On Nov. 2, C.T. Marhula filed a complaint against five Bemidji school board candidates alleging that their campaign billboards lacked disclaimers in a form required by Minnesota Statute.
The Bemidji Parent’s Union is hosting an event for the public to meet Bemidji school board candidates from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 at Hampton Inn and Suites’ Mississippi Room.
With about a hundred people in attendance, the forum was split into two sessions. Candidates vying for three four-year positions took part in a question-and-answer session moderated by Larissa Donovan in the morning. Candidates vying for two two-year positions then participated in an afternoon session.
Three four-year positions for the Bemidji Area Schools Board of Education will be on the ballot for the general election set for Nov. 8. Ten candidates including two incumbents and eight newcomers are vying for these spots on the board. Incumbent Jeff Lind is not seeking reelection.