SDCL § 13-8-23: Events creating vacancy on school board.

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.