Creighton Governing Board elects Sofia Carrillo president, names Katie Gibson McLean vice president

The Creighton School District governing board on Wednesday completed its reorganization for 2025, electing Sofia Carrillo as board president for a two‑year term and approving Katie Gibson McLean as vice president (clerk) for 2025–2026.

The board debated whether the president’s term should be one or two years after members raised a question about a recent statutory change that aligns board leadership terms with the district’s election cycle. After an amendment specifying a two‑year term carried, the motion to elect Carrillo passed by roll call. Carrillo then opened the meeting’s business and thanked colleagues for the reappointment.

Board members also nominated and voted for the vice president (clerk) role. The motion to appoint Katie Gibson McLean for a two‑year term passed 3–2 after a separate nomination for Heather Ayers failed for lack of majority.

Several members explained their votes during roll call. Board member Heather Ayers said she opposed the two‑year president term because she wanted opportunities for other leaders and transitional arrangements to surface. Carrillo and other supporters framed longer terms as aligning leadership with the district’s two‑year election rhythm and allowing continuity for the board’s Student Outcomes Focused Governance (SOFG) work.

The reorganization vote concluded the board’s initial business before the meeting proceeded to routine reports and the SOFG progress monitoring items that occupied the bulk of the evening.

The board also approved the meeting agenda at the start of the session by unanimous voice vote.

Looking ahead, members agreed the board president will work with the superintendent to coordinate future agendas and that adjustments to policy language clarifying term lengths and titles would be considered in follow‑up updates.