Detroit School Board to Interview Candidates for Vacant Seat
The Detroit school board is set to interview candidates to fill the vacant seat of the late Iris Taylor. State law requires the board to appoint someone within 30 days, even though the position will be on the ballot in…
Detroit, MI, August 12, 2026 —
The Detroit school board is preparing to interview candidates to fill the vacancy left by the passing of Iris Taylor.
According to state law, the board has a 30-day window to appoint a successor. This appointment will serve until the position is contested in the November election.
The board intends to interview two individuals for the vacant seat. One of the candidates is reportedly the runner-up from a previous election, suggesting a potential return to board service for that individual.
The appointed member will hold the seat until the conclusion of 2026. The process ensures continuity in representation on the school board following Taylor’s death.
Story summarized from the original created by Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat Detroit on www.bridgedetroit.com, see more information here.
