Chester-Upland School District reorganizes; Amanda Johnson recognized as president and Dr. Kennedy Graham named treasurer
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Summary
At the Chester-Upland School District reorganization on Dec. 1, 2025, newly elected directors were sworn in. The board conducted nominations for president, vice president and treasurer; the transcript recognizes Amanda Johnson as president and identifies Dr. Kennedy Graham as the new treasurer; Beverly Harris was nominated for vice president.
The Chester-Upland School District board held its 2025 reorganization meeting on Dec. 1, 2025, swearing in newly elected directors and conducting nominations for board leadership.
Newly elected members Amanda Johnson, Thaddeus Kirkland, Keila Wright and Kalief Polk were administered the oath of office during the meeting. The oath was given following a flag presentation and was administered individually, with the official who conducted the oaths identified in the transcript as Judge Van. At least one new director responded, “I do,” when taking the oath.
The board opened nominations for a temporary president and then for the president for the 2025–26 school year; a motion for a temporary president was moved and seconded and the nomination process proceeded to roll call. During the session the board identified Amanda Johnson as president. The transcript records roll-call activity but does not include a clear vote tally in the text provided.
The board also called for nominations for vice president. Beverly Harris was nominated and seconded; the transcript records the nomination and a roll call but does not clearly record the final vote result for the vice-presidency in the available text.
Nominations for treasurer were conducted after a departure was noted for outgoing director Bill Riley. The transcript includes a reference that "Morales is listed as treasurer" in the discussion and later includes a congratulatory line naming "Dr. Kennedy Graham" as the new treasurer, which the board acknowledged during the meeting.
Board members publicly thanked outgoing members for their service. Speakers recognized Joan Veil and Bill Riley for 12 years of service and Ken Washington for eight years of service (as stated in the transcript). Organizers said certificates had been signed and invited attendees to a reception in the renovated library following the meeting.
The session concluded after the organizational business and attendees were invited upstairs for the reception.