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Berwick Area School District board appoints Mike Keon after interviewing seven candidates
Summary
After interviewing seven applicants for a vacant school director seat, the Berwick Area School District board appointed Mike Keon by a 6–2 roll-call vote; the board also approved minutes, monthly bills and a slate of personnel items.
The Berwick Area School District Board appointed Mike Keon to a vacant school director seat by a 6–2 roll-call vote during its meeting, following interviews with seven applicants.
Board members conducted five-minute interviews using a standard set of questions for each applicant before taking votes. Candidates who spoke during the meeting included Nancy Hixton, Rhonda Winters, Mike Keon, an applicant identified as Lee (conference caller), and Valerie (conference caller); other applicants participated remotely or were not identified by full name on the record.
Board members said the appointment fills the seat through the next election cycle. The board clerk confirmed the term for the appointment ends Nov. 30. During public comment the board was also reminded that four full four-year seats are on the ballot this year.
Several applicants described why they applied and what they would prioritize if appointed. Nancy Hixton said she wanted to “be part of that” after attending many previous meetings and seeing “things have continued to improve.” Rhonda Winters, a Salem Township resident and former board member, said she wanted students to “be able to do anything they want” and emphasized community service she provides through a free tax-preparation program. Mike Keon, introduced as a 1997 graduate and a 37‑year district resident, summarized a varied work history in utilities and local business and said his objectives would be to “learn as much as possible in order to make the best decisions” affecting students and the district.
After interviews, the board approved routine business items: the June 16 meeting minutes, the monthly bills attached to the agenda, and a personnel packet described on the agenda as items b1 through d8. Board members indicated no questions on those items and recorded them as passed; the meeting record does not include detailed roll-call tallies for those approvals.
Nomination and vote on the appointment took place later in the meeting. The board nominated and confirmed Mike Keon by roll-call vote, 6 yes to 2 no. The board president said the appointment will be announced publicly and the process included an executive session earlier in the meeting for one contract item.
The board adjourned with a reminder that its next regular meeting will be Aug. 18 at 6:00 p.m.
