Beaumont ISD Board President A.B. Bernard officially tendered a written resignation Tuesday. Bernard was elected in May to represent Trustee District One.Upon acceptance of a written resignation, a vacancy is created on the Board. Because more than one year remained on Bernard’s trustee term, the vacancy must be filled by appointment or special election within 180 days. His replacement must also reside in Trustee District One throughout the remainder of the term, which expires May 1, 2021. Currently, the Board is scheduled to meet on September 3, 2019, for board training. During this meeting, the Board will also consider his resignation and the procedure to fill the vacancy.