Redmond School Board chairman resigns; open position on May ballot
(Update: Position has to be filled at election, not by appointment)
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- On Thursday, the Redmond School District Board of Directors announced the resignation of Chair Tim Carpenter and its intention to fill Carpenter’s position through an appointment in April.
On Friday, Deschutes County Clerk Nancy Blankenship informed the Board and the District that ORS 255.245 requires that any board vacancy on or before the 62nd day before an election has to be included on the regular election ballot. March 17 is 62 days before the May 18 election.
The District reached out to the Oregon School Boards Association, and the OSBA agreed with the County Clerk.
As a result, the District has removed the application from its website and the position will appear on the May ballot as required by law.
See information on the amended election here: https://www.deschutes.org/clerk/page/amended-notice-election-redmond-school-district-2j-district-board-position-no-4-%E2%80%93-filing
Candidates who are interested in applying to fill the vacant position must file a declaration of candidacy or petition for nomination for office with the Deschutes County Clerk by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 26.
Filing forms are available at the Deschutes County Clerk’s office, 1300 NW Wall Street, Suite 202, Bend, Oregon 97703 and online at www.deschutes.org/clerk.
Please contact the Deschutes County Clerk for more information with any election questions.
Carpenter served on the board for 12 years in two separate six-year stints, graduated from Redmond High School and has been a committed proponent of Redmond schools and the community.
“After 40-plus years in the Redmond community and 12 years on the board, it’s tough to walk away, but it’s great to see the changes that have come along in the community and to see what the district is doing,” Carpenter said at the meeting. “Continue on with the good work, and thank you all.”
At Wednesday’s meeting, board members noted Carpenter’s role as a mentor on the board and his dedication to Redmond students’ success.
“I want to thank Tim for his service, for both terms on the board and for both bonds that passed under your leadership,” board member Rick Bailey said at the meeting. “You’ve done great things for the community.”
Vice-Chair Shawn Hartfield will take over as board chair.
The board consists of five members elected at large. Those interested must be registered voters in the district and must have been residents within the district for one year immediately preceding the election.
The person filling Position #4 will serve until June 30, 2023.
