Richard Wyckoff appointed Region 8 representative to Keystone Central School Board

The Keystone Central School Board appointed Richard ("Rich") Wyckoff as the Region 8 representative on Feb. 24, 2026, following a voice roll-call in which Wyckoff received four members’ votes to Lou Sick’s three.

Board president opened the appointment process by outlining the procedure for filling the Region 8 vacancy: the president would move the appointment, a board member would second, members would debate, and then each would state a full name by voice; a candidate receiving four or more identical names would be declared the appointee. The president confirmed both candidates had submitted statements of financial interest to the school board secretary.

After the motion to appoint from the pool of eligible candidates (Lou Sick and Richard Wyckoff) was moved and seconded, several board members praised both candidates’ qualifications and their willingness to serve in the unpaid, volunteer role. One member noted past disagreements with Wyckoff but said they had "agreed to disagree" and supported his participation.

The secretary conducted a roll-call voice vote. Several members verbally stated their preferred candidate; the secretary reported: "Mister Wyckoff has 4, and mister Sick has 3." The president then announced, "Rich Wyckoff has received the majority of the vote and has appointed the Region 8 representative for the Keystone Central School Board." The appointment was recorded as effective Feb. 24, 2026.

Noelle Grama, identified at the meeting as the tax office supervisor and an authorized official to administer oaths, led the appointee in the oath of office. During the swearing, the new director repeated: "I do solemnly affirm that I will support, obey, and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth, and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity." The president said Wyckoff could also choose to be sworn in at another time but no later than 10 days after the meeting.

Board members thanked both candidates and expressed appreciation for the quality of applicants. The president said the newly appointed director would be assisted with onboarding items such as obtaining a laptop. The meeting adjourned following those closing remarks.

Details recorded in the meeting: the motion to appoint was moved and seconded; both candidates had submitted required financial disclosure forms; the roll-call voice count was 4–3 in favor of Wyckoff; the oath was administered by Noelle Grama at the meeting.