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Board member Bethany resigns from Hopewell Area School District board, cites move outside district
Summary
During the Oct. 28 meeting, board member Bethany announced she is resigning because she no longer resides in her elected region; she thanked voters, peers and district staff for their support.
Board member Bethany announced her resignation at the Hopewell Area School District board meeting on Oct. 28, telling colleagues she had moved outside her elected region and could not continue her term.
“I will be resigning from the school board … I no longer reside in my elected region,” Bethany said, thanking the community and fellow board members. She said she had looked forward to serving another four years but must step down and spoke briefly about attending a family event after the meeting.
Board chair Wayne and other members thanked Bethany for her service. The board did not take a formal vote on the resignation during the public portion beyond accepting the announcement. The district’s reorganization meeting is scheduled for Dec. 2, 2025, where the board will conduct its reorganization; the transcript did not specify the process or timeline the board will follow to fill the vacancy.
