May 24, 2022

USD 418 recall vote is today

Posted May 24, 2022 10:31 AM

MCPHERSON, Kan. — Patrons are voting in McPherson USD 418 today for the recall of three USD 418 board members. The three board members up for recall are Ann Elliott, Emily Greer and Jeff Johnson. 

The petition in the recall effort states that board members violated open meeting laws by creating a quorum outside of official board meetings. It also says the board members failed to maintain healthy safe places for students to learn and had a total lack of transparency, creating a lack of trust among patrons of the district. That includes the failure of the recent bond campaign.

The petition also mentions the district's handling of the mask mandate, which resulted in student isolation, segregation and divisions, creating a threatening and abusive environment for teachers and students. 

Advance voting was heavy with 1,272 ballots cast ahead of time. There are also a small number of mailed-out ballots that will need to be turned in. 

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