Davis Board of Education member Susan Lovenburg hands her ballot to Assistant Superintendent Matt Best. Waiting their turn are Trustees Sheila Allen, center, and Gina Daleiden. Wayne Tilcock/Enterprise photo

Trustee applicant Barbara Archer speaks to the board. Archer was selected as one of the three finalists for appointment to the board. Wayne Tilcock/Enterprise photo

School board applicant Madhavi Sunder, left, smiles Thursday evening as the vote tally reveals she is a finalist for the trustee position. Also pictured are fellow applicants Jose Granda, center; Barbara Archer, behind in black; and Robert Poppenga, right. Wayne Tilcock/Enterprise photo

Alan Fernandes addresses the Davis Board of Education at Thursday's meeting. All four board members voted to advance Fernandes in the appointment process. Wayne Tilcock/Enterprise photo