New District 205 School Board to be Seated Tonight

205logobwThe five recently elected school board members in District 205 will officially take their oath of office this evening at an organizational meeting of the board.

Tianna Cervantez, H. Wayne Statham, Amy Pickerel and Jean Ann Glasnovich will all serve terms through April of 2019.

Incumbent Josh Gibb, who ran unopposed in the recent consolidated elections, will be re-seated to serve until 2017.

Various items were discussed by each of the members prior to election night.

The potential for district insolvency, common core obstacles, and the post-strike contract for teachers put in place were all issues incoming members mentioned as key issues to resolve.

Incoming Superintendent Ralph Grimm has met with the new board members. He says he believes many things will be agreeable, and other issues will be sorted out.

This evenings meeting will also seat a new board President, Vice-President, and Secretary.

The senior most board member Robert Lindstrom will be appointed as the new President. Outgoing President Mike Panther recently served in his final meeting, following more than 17 years on the board.

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