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Board swears in newly elected directors, names leaders and approves Jan–Feb committee schedule
Summary
At the Dec. 1, 2025 reorganization meeting, the board administered oaths to four newly elected directors, named Paul Winters temporary president, elected Samira Perdue president and Kathy Cleary vice president, and approved an amended committee calendar to advertise January and February meetings (9–0).
At its Dec. 1, 2025 reorganization meeting, the Board of School Directors administered oaths of office to four newly elected directors, confirmed temporary leadership and approved an amended committee meeting calendar for January and February.
Dr. Zerbe read a certification letter dated Nov. 24, 2025, from Francis Dean, director of elections for the Montgomery County Election Bureau, listing vote totals for the Nov. election: Kathy Cleary, 9,038; Elizabeth Austin, 8,501; Glenn P. Murski, 8,365; and Elizabeth Akendo, 8,242. Judge Kathleen Rebar administered the oath of office; each newly sworn director repeated the oath and signed the form.
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