"That has been a priority and continues to be a priority," Mr. Leopold said. "This may be the most opportune time to secure passage of this important reform."
After decades of maneuvering and aborted attempts to increase voter participation, the chief opponents of the bill no longer are in office.
School board members are currently appointed to five-year terms with no input from voters, although the School Board Nominating Convention, composed of parents...
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