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Board elects treasurer, approves slate of personnel items despite objections to late additions

Shamokin Area School District Board of Directors · May 16, 2025
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Summary

The Shamokin Area board voted to elect Stephen Cook as treasurer and approved personnel slate items 8.01–8.13. One board member opposed Cook’s election and Cook abstained from his own appointment; members voiced concern about two last‑minute personnel additions (8.07 and 8.08).

The Shamokin Area School District board on Monday elected Stephen Cook to serve as district treasurer for the 2025–26 year and approved a package of personnel actions after debate over the timing of some additions to the personnel slate.

Board President Persing moved to elect Stephen Cook to a one‑year treasurer term at a salary of $2,700 with a bond set at $20,000. Roll call recorded seven…

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