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Marshall board reorganizes leadership; T‑Mobile manager urges district to register for community campaign
Summary
At its April meeting the Marshall Public Schools Board appointed new officers — Brian Jakes as president and Matt Smith as vice president — and heard public comment from a T‑Mobile store manager about a community stadium‑renovation and cash‑award program.
The Marshall Public Schools Board conducted its annual reorganization at the April meeting, electing Brian Jakes as board president and Matt Smith as vice president and appointing Ashley Norman as board secretary effective May 1.
Mr. Pettit opened the reorganization process and called for nominations. "I nominate Brian Jakes," a board member said; after a second and a voice vote, "that motion passes" and Jakes took over presiding duties. Matt Smith was nominated and elected vice president and Jack Lenz was approved as treasurer (Lenz indicated he would abstain when recording his vote for the minutes).
During public comment, Patrick Dewey, store manager for the local T‑Mobile store, asked the district to consider registering Marshall for a national community program that awards stadium renovations and other cash prizes to participating small communities. Dewey explained the pre‑registration had opened about five days earlier and said nearby communities had won awards in prior years; he offered printed materials and follow‑up contact information.
The board proceeded with other reorganization items including naming a delegate and alternate for the Missouri School Boards Association.
