Houston County Board of Education elects Dr. Rick Unruh chair, names Dave Crockett vice chair for 2026
Summary
The Houston County Board of Education elected Dr. Rick Unruh as chair and Dave Crockett as vice chair for 2026 during its Jan. 7 meeting. Nominations were uncontested and both officers were declared elected following routine votes.
The Houston County Board of Education elected Dr. Rick Unruh as chair and Dave Crockett as vice chair for the 2026 calendar year at its Jan. 7 meeting.
Under board policy BBAA and Georgia law, the board opened nominations for chair. A board member nominated Dr. Rick Unruh; the board closed nominations and, with no opposition, the chair declared Dr. Unruh elected. The board then opened nominations for vice chair, moved to nominate Dave Crockett, closed nominations and declared Crockett elected with no opposition.
Dr. Rick Unruh thanked colleagues and said he would rely on the board’s experience and support as he assumed the role. Dave Crockett expressed appreciation for the trust placed in him and pledged to work with fellow members on district priorities.
The elections were conducted as part of the meeting’s procedural business; the board recorded the appointments and moved on to other agenda items.
