I spoke with Ms. Martha Bascue, Clerk of the School District, and the write-in votes have been released to the public. These are the totals:
Samantha Kingsley – 25 Votes
Mark Ives – 13 Votes
Joyce Corcoran – 13 Votes
Robert Putorti, Jr. – 4 Votes
Andre Gordon – 3 Votes
T. Scrime – 1 Vote
Michael Putorti – 1 Vote
Rick Juckett – 1 Vote
Eric Sunduttl -1 Vote
Because Mr. Ives and Ms. Corcoran are technically tied for the final opening, both Mr. Ives and Ms. Corcoran have 5 days to decline a runoff election for the final 4-year term on the school board. If neither declines, a runoff election will be held for the final spot.
It is interesting to note that the reason why there were three openings during this election cycle is that Ms. Corcoran originally declined to seek re-election.
Mr. Brooks and Ms. Kingsley have been awarded the two 5-year terms pursuant to their higher vote totals.
I have asked to review the write-in ballots and have been assured by Ms. Bascue that this is possible.
Ms. Bascue did confirm that the final open school board position is for 4 years pursuant to the legal notice.