The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education approved the appointment of Lisa Kaylie to its ranks on Thursday.

The board chose from 12 applicants to the vacant seat, with Kaylie winning in a coin flip against candidate Carmen Huerta-Bapat. The coin flip method was selected after three straight rounds of 3-3 tied vote between board members.

The CHCCS board approved of using a coin flip method with a 4-2 vote, choosing the method instead of voting a fourth round or tabling the measure. The four board members who voted for the coin toss method, Jillian La Serna, Ashton Powell, Rani Dasi and Deon Temne, said they felt comfortable doing the process due to the quality of both candidates to serve, as well as the continuing split decision between the board.

“I know the entire board felt like we couldn’t lose in this situation,” said La Serna, who chairs the Board of Education.

Lisa Kaylie is set to join the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education in March. (Photo via Lisa Kaylie/CHCCS.)

Huerta-Bapat and Kaylie were chosen among four nominated candidates on Thursday night. The district held two specially-called meetings held on January 28 and February 2 to interview the 12 community candidates.

Kaylie will finish the ten months left on the seat’s term. Dr. Amy Fowler, who was elected to the CHCCS school board in 2017, left in December after winning election to the Orange County Board of Commissioners in the 2020 primaries.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will swear Kaylie into its Board of Education during its meeting on Thursday, March 4.

 

Photo via the Town of Chapel Hill.

Chapelboro.com does not charge subscription fees. You can support local journalism and our mission to serve the community. Contribute today – every single dollar matters.

 

Related Stories
‹
CHCCS Board of Education Aligns High School Class Schedules with Approval of Block Format
The CHCCS Board of Education voted unanimously to move to a new high school class schedule. Here are highlights from the officials' comments.
Projects Designations and Total Dollars: School Bond Takes Shape with Orange County's Framework
The Orange County school infrastructure bond referendum planned for the fall took its latest step forward on Tuesday night.
CHCCS Board of Education to Weigh High School Block Schedule Options on Thursday
The CHCCS Board of Education will consider a major change to its high school schedules at its meeting Thursday night.
CHCCS Narrows Focus for Bond Plan; Estes Hills, Carrboro, and FPG Elementary Schools Prioritized
The CHCCS school board narrowed its focus to a facilities plan for three new elementary schools, if the $300 million bond referendum passes.
Here's What You Need to Know Before CHCCS High Schools' 2024 Graduations
With another academic year coming to a close, the CHCCS district is sharing details with families about its upcoming high school graduations.
Businesswoman Renée Peet Shares Campaign Platform in CHCCS School Board Race
With more than a dozen people running in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education race this fall, the candidates are beginning to share more about their platforms — with Renée Peet being one of the latest. Peet, who is a marketing professional and Chapel Hill resident, said she felt spurred to jump into the […]
Educator Allison Willis Enters CHCCS Board of Education Race
Educator and Chapel Hill resident Allison Willis is entering the race for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education. Willis is a former public school teacher and principal and current administrator whose children attend CHCCS. “I care deeply about our public schools,” Willis told Chapelboro. “And I understand the role they play in fostering […]
Chapel Hill Resident Solomon Gibson III Enters CHCCS Board of Education Race
Longtime Chapel Hill resident Solomon Gibson III has entered the race for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education. Gibson described himself as “a strong, uncompromising supporter of the public school system and teachers.” Gibson described receiving a notice from the president of the Progressive Democrats of Orange County about the upcoming election. “He […]
CHCCS, Orange County Schools Prepare for Class of 2023 Graduations
It is the last week of class for our K-12 school districts in Orange County, which means that graduation for the Class of 2023 is nearly here. Graduating seniors experienced many challenges over their time in high school, including adjustments to the COVID-19 pandemic and virtual learning, but their efforts will pay off this weekend […]
CHCCS Names Lisa Kaylie As New School Board Member Via Coin Flip
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education approved the appointment of Lisa Kaylie to its ranks on Thursday. The board chose from 12 applicants to the vacant seat, with Kaylie winning in a coin flip against candidate Carmen Huerta-Bapat. The coin flip method was selected after three straight rounds of 3-3 tied vote between board […]
›