The Proviso Township High School District 209 Board of Education held a reorganization meeting in which newly elected members were sworn in, outgoing board members were recognized and officers were elected.

“As we prepare to reorganize pursuant to section 10 16 of the Illinois School Code,” the presiding official said during the meeting, which opened with ceremonial remarks and the administration of oaths to new members, including Ebony Smith.

The board elected Jenny Garten as president of the board for a one‑year term, Rolando Morris as vice president for a one‑year term and Ebony Smith as secretary for a one‑year term. The nominations and roll‑call votes were recorded on the public record: Jenny Garten received a majority of aye votes in the roll call; Rolando Morris and Ebony Smith were confirmed by roll call. Temporary officers were named earlier in the reorganization process to preside over nominations.

Board members and meeting materials recognized outgoing members and presented honorary flags to departing trustees, and several speakers publicly thanked outgoing members by name. An outgoing board member referenced the role of outside groups in recent elections and thanked community supporters.

The board opened the floor to public comment following the reorganization. Speakers included a district staff member raising personnel concerns and community members offering congratulations and requests for community engagement.

The reorganization proceeded under the procedures identified on the record and concluded with an adjournment to end the meeting.