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Rockwood R‑VI board elects Tammy Romberg president, approves officers, policies and personnel actions
Summary
At its April 9 reorganization meeting the Rockwood R‑VI Board of Education unanimously elected Tammy Romberg president and Carrie Bockard vice president, reappointed district officers, readopted two policies, approved a new purchasing director and moved into closed session to discuss legal, real estate and personnel matters.
The Rockwood R‑VI Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on April 9, electing Tammy Romberg as board president and Carrie Bockard as vice president in unanimous roll‑call votes.
The meeting opened with the presiding official explaining that the superintendent would run the session until officers were elected. Nominations for president were taken in order, the nomination period was closed by motion, and Romberg was elected by a 7–0 roll‑call vote. After receiving the gavel, Romberg thanked the board: “First of all, thank you for your confidence. I am humbled and excited to be a continue to be a part of the board,” she said.
The board next voted unanimously (7–0) to elect Carrie Bockard vice president. The board also reappointed Chief Financial Officer Cindy Bias as district treasurer and Janet Sidowski as board secretary for the 2026–27 fiscal year; both motions passed by roll call.
In routine business the board authorized continued use of the current signature plate until a new plate bearing the 2026–27 president and treasurer signatures is received, approved readoption of Policy 0340 (Code of Ethics) and Policy/Regulation 0342 (nepotism, conflict of interest and financial disclosure), and approved the consent agenda. As part of consent the board recorded a $7,000 public gift to support striping and activities on a school blacktop. All listed motions were approved unanimously.
Superintendent remarks during the meeting included the board’s approval to hire Michael Rapini as director of purchasing, effective July 1, and recognition of district teacher awards and 21 National Merit Scholarship finalists. Regarding the hire, the superintendent described Rapini’s prior procurement and finance roles and academic credentials.
The board agreed on orientation plans for new members, including mentor assignments (Phil will mentor Amy Wasman) and a seating adjustment, and adopted the code of ethics after members read policy sections aloud.
Before adjourning, the board voted to go into closed session to discuss legal actions, pending litigation, real estate and personnel matters. The meeting concluded after reminders about upcoming agenda items and community events.
Votes at a glance: Tammy Romberg for president — 7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain; Carrie Bockard for vice president — 7 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain; Cindy Bias (treasurer) — 7 yes; Janet Sidowski (secretary) — 7 yes; Policy 0340 (code of ethics) readopted — 7 yes; Policy/Regulation 0342 readopted — 7 yes; consent agenda (including $7,000 gift) — approved.
