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Katie Lyle Lancaster elected board president in 4–3 ballot; Barry Buchholz named vice president
Summary
Board conducted nominations, a secret ballot and formal motions to elect Katie Lyle Lancaster as president (4 votes to 3) and then approved Barry Buchholz as vice president; both took oaths of office during the meeting.
The Linn‑Mar Community School District board elected Katie Lyle Lancaster to a one‑year term as board president after nominations and a written ballot produced 4 votes for Lancaster and 3 votes for fellow nominee Barry Buchholz. Following the tally, the board moved the formal motion and administered the oath of office to Lancaster.
Lancaster then presided for the vice‑president selection. Barry Buchholz was nominated and approved by roll‑call vote; the board administered the vice‑president oath. Board members discussed Robert’s Rules procedures earlier in the meeting and used a written ballot for the presidential vote, then confirmed the outcome with a motion, second and recorded roll‑call for the formal record.
The leadership transitions were conducted as part of the meeting’s new‑business agenda and recorded in the meeting minutes for the 2024–25 term.
