Once confirmed, the new board will face formidable problems.

But on the third occasion both the board and the candidate faced the issue squarely.

Fig11 The secure position: The board is facing across the wind.

The board, charged as a whole, faces a $1,000 fine.

Still, the board faces unique problems in investigating the Columbia accident.

The board must face the task of finding replacements.

The concerns come as the board faces new questions about its future.

And the board is facing other problems similar to those in the Cooper case.

So with the first school board elections since the 1996 changes coming on Tuesday, some boards face a shortage of candidates.

Otherwise, the board could face even more criticism from opponents and corporate governance advocates.