Osseo Area Schools — Transcript
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Story
School board officially certifies results of November election
Authorization of Election Certificates and Clerk Duties
Votes (2)
Resolution Canvasing Returns of the School District General Election Votes
Dissent: None
Moved by Director Mitchell [8:42] · Seconded by Director Prince [8:46]
General Counsel Amy Moore explained that Minnesota law requires the school board to serve as the canvasing board, meeting within 3 to 10 days post-election to declare results. The board reviewed the 'Abstract and Return of Votes Cast' from the November 5, 2024 election for three vacant seats and was required to declare the results and sign the abstract.
Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Election and Directing School District Clerk to Perform Other Election Related Duties
Dissent: None
Moved by Director Prince [10:17] · Seconded by Director Douglas [10:19]
General Counsel Amy Moore outlined the district clerk's duties, as per Minnesota Statute 205 A.10 subdivision 3, which include issuing certificates of election to successful candidates after the 7-day contest period. Additionally, the clerk is responsible for ministerial tasks such as obtaining written acceptance of office and oaths to help elected members assume their positions.
Notable Quotes (2)
under Minnesota law the school board serves as the canvasing board in the school district pursuant to Minnesota statute 205 A10 subdivision 3 the board is required to meet in canvas the election returns and declare the results of the election
the school district election clerk is required to issue certificates of election to each successful candidate in the general election after the time for of contested elections has passed... In addition the clerk is required to undertake additional ministerial task to effectively assist the elected board members to assume their office
Ordinances & Resolutions (4)
The specific state law mandating the school board to canvas election returns and requiring the district clerk to issue certificates of election and perform related duties.
The official document provided to the board, detailing the accumulated election results from multiple precincts for the November 5, 2024 general election.
The official resolution passed by the board to declare the results of the November 5, 2024 school district general election.
The official resolution passed by the board to empower the district clerk to fulfill post-election administrative responsibilities, including issuing certificates to elected candidates.