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Kutztown Area SD board appoints Erin Engle to Region 2 seat after heated public objections about process
Summary
The Kutztown Area School District board voted Nov. 17 to appoint Erin Engle to a Region 2 vacancy despite sustained public comments alleging the board coordinated the outcome in private and violated the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act; opponents urged a transparent, advertised process and some members moved to table the appointment.
The Kutztown Area School District board voted Nov. 17, 2025, to appoint Erin Engle to fill the Region 2 vacancy effective immediately upon board approval, a move that prompted prolonged public comment and formal objections that the appointment was prearranged.
Why it matters: Residents and several board members said the board should follow an open application and interview process for vacancies so voters can see candidates and preserve public trust. Opponents said a Facebook post and comments made before the meeting suggested the outcome had been decided in advance, and one speaker formally invoked the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act.
Public objections and allegations "This is a glaring and undeniable conflict of interest," a resident said…
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