Jersey Shore Area SD board swears in members, completes officer elections and approves calendar

The Jersey Shore Area School District Board of School Directors met for its reorganization session on Dec. 2, 2025, swore in newly elected members, carried out officer nominations and elections, and approved the district calendar.

Mrs. Thomas was appointed president pro tempore to administer oaths to the four newly elected board members. Under oath, one new member recited his pledge of office: "I, Craig Allen Williams, do solemnly swear" to discharge his duties with fidelity. Board members were instructed to sign their oaths after being sworn.

Nominations opened for president and vice president. Missus Stemler was nominated for president and nominees were seconded; the board closed nominations by motion and proceeded under the announced voting procedure. For vice president, one member stated, "I vote for Harry," the nomination was seconded and the board approved the motion; members congratulated Mister Broomgard.

The board also nominated and approved an assistant board secretary after a voice vote; the meeting transcript records a standing nomination of "Jesse," a second and a motion that passed.

In her president's report, the presiding officer said she will email descriptions of standing committees and asked members to return their top two committee preferences so appointments can reflect members' interests and strengths. She noted many committees do not meet frequently and said the comprehensive planning steering committee will be scheduled after the new year so newly seated members can participate.

Under miscellaneous business, the board approved the proposed meeting calendar. Staff explained the calendar largely mirrors the current year but restores the July meeting to the third week (it had been held in the fourth week in 2025). The motion to approve the calendar passed by voice vote.

No members of the public signed up for courtesy of the floor, and the meeting adjourned after the scheduled business.