Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Board Reorganization topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Rochester board elects Kathy Nathan chair, Workman wins vice‑chair 4–3
Summary
At its Jan. 6 meeting the Rochester Public Schools board reorganized its leadership: Kathy Nathan was elected chair by acclamation; Julie Workman won the vice‑chair contest 4–3; Stephanie Whitehorn and Karen McLaughlin were elected clerk and treasurer by acclamation.
Kathy Nathan was elected chair of the Rochester Public Schools board by acclamation at the Jan. 6 regular meeting following nominations required under Minnesota law.
The board elected Julie Workman as vice chair after a contested vote. The board chair asked members to raise hands for each candidate; the presiding officer announced, “With a vote of 4 to 3, Julie Workman is elected as vice chair.” Two other offices were filled by acclamation: Stephanie Whitehorn as clerk and Karen McLaughlin as treasurer.
The reorganization followed the board’s annual schedule for officer elections. Board members briefly summarized their qualifications and goals for the year before voting. The board then approved a resolution recording the elected officers and their one‑year terms effective Jan. 6, 2026.
The election concluded the reorganization portion of the meeting and the board moved on to routine business.
Next steps: the board’s updated officer list will be reflected in financial resolutions and on meeting materials for the coming year.
