MSD Martinsville trustees elect Heather Staggs president; board names treasurer and counsel, superintendent previews possible weather delay

Heather Staggs was elected president of the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville Board of Trustees during the board’s organizational meeting, and trustees also approved appointments for district treasurer and board counsel for the 2025 calendar year. Superintendent Boland advised the board on procedures for a possible weather-related change to a two-hour delay for the next school day.

The votes and appointments formalize the board’s leadership for the year. The meeting included swearing-in of newly elected trustees, nominations and seconding of officers, and a superintendent comment about communication and timing for any change from a two-hour delay to a school closure.

Trustees performed swearing-in for incoming members early in the meeting. Multiple new or returning trustees recited the oath of office that references service to the Metropolitan School District of…