RICHMOND – The seven-member Richmond Board of Education is down to four members, all men. Vice President Penny Vandiver and member Keri Nettles resigned from their board seats, citing a lack of diversity and a board “where women’s opinions and experiences aren’t valued and respected.” In addition, former board member Monica Shane withdrew her name from consideration for the seat from which Dr. Jason Morrill resigned before the April election. The timing of his resignation meant the board, rather than voters, would pick his replacement. Talk within the community is that Vandiver and Nettles quit because the male board members would not return Shane to the board. Whether the talk is true could not be confirmed independently. Vandiver and Shane did not return calls. Nettles could not be reached for comment. Board President Jon Dana said he could not define the reasons for Vandiver and Nettles’ resignations. “I sure appreciate and respect what they’ve contributed to the board,” he…