S.D. Codified Laws § 13-8-23 (2026)
Events creating vacancy on school board.
SDC 1939, § 15.2316; SL 1955, ch 41 , ch 9, § 24; SDC Supp 1960, § 15.2324; SL 1975, ch 128 , § 56; SL 2006, ch 76 , § 3.
A vacancy on the school board occurs if any of the following events happen before the expiration of the term of a school board member. If the member:
- (1) Dies;
- (2) Is removed from the board;
- (3) Fails to qualify as a board member as provided by law;
- (4) Ceases to be a resident of the school district or representation area where elected;
- (5) Is convicted of any infamous crime or of any offense involving a violation of the member's official oath;
- (6) Has a judgment obtained against the member for breach of the member's official bond;
- (7) Is incapacitated and is unable to attend to the duties of the position;
- (8) Assumes the duties of an office incompatible with the duties of a school board member;
- (9) Resigns.
Source: SDC 1939, § 15.2316; SL 1955, ch 41 , ch 9, § 24; SDC Supp 1960, § 15.2324; SL 1975, ch 128 , § 56; SL 2006, ch 76 , § 3.