Standish-Sterling Community School Board recall, Michigan, 2010

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A vote about whether to recall three Standish-Sterling Community School board members took place on May 4, 2010 ballot in Arenac County, Michigan.

The school board members targeted for recall were Gary McFarland and board members Brenda Golimbieski and Kim Koin.

In the May 4 election, sufficient votes to remove all three from office were received.

Brenda Golimbieski:

• Votes to recall: 720 a
• Votes to keep: 598

Kim Koin:

• Votes to recall: 767 a
• Votes to keep: 552

Gary McFarland:

• Votes to recall: 775 a
• Votes to keep: 537

Since all three were recalled, the school board must meet within 30 days to fill the positions.

Reason for recall

The intent to recall was filed by Standish resident Kim Hadd.

According to the filed petition, the reasons for the recall included:

• a violation of the code of conduct
• meeting outside of scheduled board meetings to discuss school related issues
• an August 18, 2009 meeting did not follow the board's policies and procedures.

Path to the ballot

In order to force a recall election, approximately a minimum of 1,080 valid signatures were required, while 2,810 were collected.

See also

• Recall campaigns in Michigan
• Political recall efforts, 2010
• School board recalls