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Shenendehowa board swears in new member, elects Deanna Stephenson as president
Summary
At its annual reorganization meeting, the Shenendehowa Central School District Board of Education inducted a new member and elected Deanna Stephenson president and Mary Colleen Liberti vice president. Interim Superintendent Dr. Cecily Wilson Turner and board members offered remarks about collaboration and transition.
The Shenendehowa Central School District Board of Education opened its annual reorganization meeting by swearing in new board member Andrew Gallo and electing Deanna Stephenson as board president.
Stephenson took the oath and then led the nomination and voting process for vice president; Mary Colleen Liberti was confirmed as vice president. Interim Superintendent Dr. Cecily Wilson Turner congratulated the new and returning leaders and said she looked forward to partnering with the newly composed board.
Board members offered brief remarks emphasizing collaboration and continuity as the district prepares for a superintendent transition and the coming school year. Petra Holden — who spoke during the nominations — praised the board’s commitment to respectful, procedural leadership during a challenging year.
The actions at the meeting were procedural: the board administered oaths of office, accepted nominations, and conducted votes that resulted in new officers taking their posts. The board also reviewed the schedule for upcoming meetings and a planned board retreat in August to align on priorities for the year.
The board meeting record shows the reorganization portion began with the pledge and moved quickly into the induction and officer elections. No public comment was filed during the meeting’s public-comment opportunity.
Looking ahead, the board scheduled regular business meetings and a retreat intended to support continuity as district leadership changes.
