(1) The district school board shall declare the office of a director vacant upon the happening of any of the following:
(a) The death or resignation of the incumbent.
(b) When an incumbent is removed from office or the election of the incumbent thereto has been declared void by the judgment of any court.
(c) Subject to the provisions of subsections (2) and (3) of this section, when an incumbent ceases to be a resident of the district or zone from which nominated.
(d) When an incumbent ceases to discharge the duties of office for two consecutive months unless prevented therefrom by sickness or other unavoidable cause.
(e) When an incumbent ceases to discharge the duties of office for four consecutive months for any reason.
(f) When an incumbent is recalled.
(2) A director of a union high school board who changes the director’s permanent residence from one component common school district to another component common school district in which another director resides shall continue to serve as director to June 30 next following the next regular district election. At that election, a successor shall be elected to serve the remainder, if any, of the unexpired term to which the director was elected. If the term to which the director was elected expires June 30 next following the election of the successor, the successor shall be elected to a full term. In either case, the successor shall take office July 1 next following the election.
(3) A director of a common school district nominated from a zone who changes the director’s permanent residence from one zone to another zone in which another director resides shall continue to serve as director to June 30 next following the next regular district election. At that election, a successor shall be elected to serve the remainder, if any, of the unexpired term to which the director was elected. If the term to which the director was elected expires June 30 next following the election of the successor, the successor shall be elected to a full term. In either case, the successor shall take office July 1 next following the election.
(4) When a vacancy is declared under subsection (1)(a), (b) or (d) to (f) of this section, the remaining member or members of the board shall meet and appoint a person to fill the vacancy. The person must satisfy the eligibility requirements under ORS 332.018 and, if the district is zoned, reside in the zone in which the vacancy occurs. A director appointed under this subsection shall serve to June 30 next following the next regular district election. At that election, a successor shall be elected to serve the remainder, if any, of the unexpired term to which the director was appointed. If the term to which the director was appointed expires June 30 next following the election of the successor, the successor shall be elected to a full term. In any case, the successor shall take office July 1 next following the election.
(5) If the offices of a majority of the directors of any district are vacant at the same time, the education service district board, or if there is none, the governing body of the county shall appoint persons to fill the vacancies. The persons must satisfy the eligibility requirements under ORS 332.018 and, if the district is zoned, reside in the zones in which the vacancies occur. If the vacancies occur in a joint district that is not included in an education service district, the governing body of the county containing the greater portion of the pupils in average daily membership shall appoint the directors. Each director appointed under this subsection shall serve to June 30 next following the next regular district election. At that election, a successor shall be elected to serve the remainder, if any, of the unexpired term to which the director was appointed. If the term to which the director was appointed expires June 30 next following the election of the successor, the successor shall be elected to a full term. In any case, the successor shall take office July 1 next following the election. [Amended by 1955 c.234 §4; 1961 c.281 §2; 1965 c.100 §133; 1967 c.605 §16; 1969 c.202 §5; 1973 c.796 §42; 1975 c.770 §18; 1981 c.173 §50; 1983 c.350 §169a; 1983 c.379 §7; 1985 c.808 §79; 1999 c.215 §1; 2003 c.576 §434; 2005 c.209 §19; 2019 c.449 §31]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 09 - Education and Culture
Chapter 332 - Local Administration of Education
Section 332.002 - Definitions for chapter.
Section 332.005 - Directors as district school board; oath.
Section 332.012 - Method for increasing number of board members.
Section 332.016 - Employees ineligible to serve as directors; exception.
Section 332.018 - Term of office; qualifications; expenses.
Section 332.030 - Vacancy in office of director.
Section 332.075 - Powers of board; rules.
Section 332.105 - General duties of board.
Section 332.112 - Prohibition related to wearing of Native American items of cultural significance.
Section 332.114 - Issuance of diplomas to veterans.
Section 332.122 - Nomination of directors; qualifications.
Section 332.126 - Election from zones.
Section 332.128 - Establishing zones for purpose of nominating directors.
Section 332.134 - Reelection after zoning.
Section 332.136 - Election of directors by position numbers.
Section 332.155 - Land; buildings; lease-purchase agreements; equipment and services.
Section 332.163 - Notices related to seismic risk category of school.
Section 332.176 - Large construction projects; safety improvements.
Section 332.182 - Condemnation of realty for school purposes.
Section 332.207 - Light fixtures.
Section 332.210 - Districts controlling cemeteries.
Section 332.331 - Healthy and Safe Schools Plan.
Section 332.334 - Tests of schools under plan; results; annual statement; rules.
Section 332.337 - Healthy School Facilities Fund.
Section 332.341 - Provision of information to school districts about elevated levels of radon.
Section 332.345 - Tests of schools for elevated levels of radon; plan; results.
Section 332.405 - Transportation; board and room; pedestrian facilities.
Section 332.427 - Availability of district vehicles for public transportation purposes.
Section 332.445 - Regulation of vehicles on school property; rules.
Section 332.505 - Employment and compensation of personnel; written personnel policies.
Section 332.507 - Sick leave for school employees; other leave.
Section 332.525 - Bonds for personnel.
Section 332.531 - Law enforcement agency; personnel as peace officers.
Section 332.544 - Procedure for demoting or dismissing classified school employees.
Section 332.745 - Acquisition of interest in intellectual properties.