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Board appoints Dr. Thomas Merwin as district medical advisor for 2025–26
Summary
The McFarland School District board unanimously approved the appointment of Thomas Merwin, MD, as the district medical advisor for the 2025–26 school year.
The McFarland School District board voted to appoint Thomas Merwin, MD, as the district medical advisor for the 2025–26 school year.
Administration recommended Merwin for the role; the board noted Dr. Merwin has served as the district’s medical advisor since 2017 and that the district relied on his advice during the COVID-19 pandemic. The appointment is conducted under the district’s annual practice of designating a qualified medical advisor to consult with the district on student and staff health matters.
A board member moved to approve the recommendation and the motion was seconded by Board member Fisher. The motion passed on a voice vote recorded as unanimous; the board chair announced "Motion carries 5 0." No further conditions or amendments to the appointment were recorded.
The appointment will place Dr. Merwin in the advisory role for the coming school year; the board did not set other public deliverables or reporting requirements during this meeting.
