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North Penn School Board accepts Dr. G's immediate resignation; board to post vacancy and fill seat within 30 days
Summary
The North Penn School Board voted to accept the immediate resignation of board member Doctor G after an eight-year tenure. The board said it will post the application process and fill the vacancy within 30 days in accordance with the Public School Code.
The North Penn School Board on a voice vote accepted the immediate resignation of board member Doctor G on a surprise announcement during the board's annual reorganization meeting.
Doctor G, who said she is stepping down after eight years of volunteer service, addressed the board and community before the vote. "After 8 years of volunteer service on the North Penn School Board, I share tonight with gratitude and a full heart that I will be stepping down from my role," she said, citing a need to recommit to professional and personal responsibilities.
The board temporarily reopened the audience of citizens so members of the public could comment specifically on the addition of the resignation acceptance to the agenda. One community member, Aaron Blanc of Hatfield, said he had submitted his name to be considered for the vacancy. A family member speaking on behalf of Doctor G thanked the board "for your dedication, your service," and conveyed the family's appreciation.
The motion to add acceptance of the resignation to the agenda passed, then the board voted to accept the resignation (motion by Miss Rudnick; seconded by Mister McBain). The chair announced "motion carries." Board members thanked Doctor G for her years of service and offered public remarks of appreciation.
Board leadership said they will outline and post the formal process to fill the vacancy promptly. "We are required to fill the seat within 30 days," a board member said, and staff will post the application and process to the district website and notify local media once the timeline and application materials are finalized.
No formal timeline beyond the statutory 30-day requirement was provided at the meeting. The board said it intends for the replacement process to be transparent and inclusive; interested community members were encouraged to apply once the vacancy announcement is posted.
The board adjourned after completing reorganizational business.
