At least five people seeking a seat on the St. Paul school board are expected to participate in a moderated candidate forum Wednesday night.
ISAIAH and Advocates for SPPS Youth and Families are coordinating the event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at East Side Freedom Library, 1105 Greenbrier St.
Expected to participate are former board members Keith Hardy (2010-2016) and Claudia Swanson (1988-1991), as well as Jeanelle Foster, Monica Haas and Tony Fragnito.
Only Foster and Cindy Kerr so far have filed for office with the Aug. 16 deadline approaching.
Only Foster and Fragnito have filed campaign finance documents.
The winner of the Nov. 8 special election will occupy Jean O’Connell’s vacated seat for the final 14 months of the three-year term. O’Connell resigned in June, and the school board appointed Cedrick Baker to fill in until November.
Delegates with the city DFL Party will endorse a candidate Saturday.