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Board reorganization: Schenkel sworn in as temporary president; Facchinetto and Patrick elected to leadership posts

Bethlehem Area School District board of directors · December 2, 2025
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Summary

At the reorganization meeting, the board unanimously appointed Mrs. Schenkel as temporary president, then elected Mr. Facchinetto as president and Mrs. Patrick as vice president by voice votes; the board then adjourned the reorganization meeting and moved into a combined committee session.

The Bethlehem Area School District board completed its annual reorganization: after roll call and the pledge, Mrs. Schenkel was nominated and appointed as temporary president by unanimous voice vote. Nominations then opened for board president and vice president. Dr. Wright nominated Mr. Facchinetto for president; the nomination was seconded and the board voted by voice to appoint Facchinetto. Mrs. Patrick was nominated and seconded for vice president and also won a voice vote.

Following the appointments, the board adjourned the reorganization meeting and immediately convened a combined committee meeting to continue business, including a presentation on VOTEC, a budget update, and the technology plan review. The evening concluded with a preview of consent and action items for the December 15 regular meeting and a brief public comment period before the board announced a short executive session for student discipline and personnel matters.

No contested roll-call votes or named tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript for the leadership appointments; each motion was adopted by voice vote as noted in the minutes.