Lewis was picked from a field of seven candidates by the remaining six school board trustees during a special meeting at the District Education Center on Thursday, Jan. 3.
He will serve the remaining two years of Swenson's four-year term.
Swenson resigned from his position in December after 18 years as a board trustee.
Candidates were interviewed by trustees for 10 minutes and then the selection was made.
Lewis will be officially appointed at the next school board meeting on Jan. 8.
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When it comes ta matters relational ta education isn't th elected school board tantamount ta an elected City Council? Why is it OK fer one elected body ta appoint someone ta fill a vacant position yet when th City Council does it suddenly, fer some, it just don't seem right?
One would thank th arguments against appointments would apply ta both elected bodies.
While I don't have a problem with either appointments in this case I do wonder why it's considered wrong fer one an yet no one has any complaints why it ain't wrong fer th other?
Someone care ta explain cus I am certain I am not th only person that would like ta understand this?
Kelly Lewis is the best choice! Welcome back.