A school board has been down one member for nearly a year and is evenly split into two factions. Due to this stalemate, the decision to fill the empty seat will be left up to voters. The absence of a full board is being felt, particularly in setting direction for district leaders like the superintendent.

The board's inability to fill the seat has affected its ability to provide clear direction. The superintendent, who is in his first year, is working through a challenging situation. Further details on the impact of the empty seat are available from the source.