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Ben Conover sworn in as newest member of St. Louis Public Schools board
Summary
At a brief ceremony during the board meeting, Judge Christopher McGraw administered the oath to Ben Conover, who pledged to serve Saint Louis Public Schools and not hold conflicting elected office.
Ben Conover took the oath of office before the Saint Louis Public Schools Board of Education on the evening the board met, swearing he would not hold another elected office in the City of Saint Louis or the State of Missouri and that he possessed the qualifications required by state law to serve.
The swearing-in was administered by Judge Christopher McGraw, identified in the meeting as a presiding circuit judge for the City of Saint Louis. Conover pledged to “faithfully fulfill all duties of the office of school board member and will serve Saint Louis Public Schools to the best of my abilities.” After the oath, the board recessed for a brief photo opportunity and returned to business.
Board President Cousins and other board members welcomed Conover; the president read brief remarks thanking him for stepping into the role and highlighting his background in education, advocacy and political organizing. President Cousins noted Conover’s work with “solidarity with SLPS” and his experience in data science and advocacy during the brief introduction.
No formal motion or board vote was required at the ceremony itself. The swearing-in was followed by a short recess and then the meeting proceeded to reports and presentations.
