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Board honors Lara Stangle and Lori Caner at final meeting
Summary
The BYRAM HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT board on June 9, 2026 paid tribute to longtime members Lara Stangle and Lori Caner, thanking them for years of service, leadership during budget and pandemic periods and their roles on committees; colleagues offered personal remarks and the board presented gifts.
The BYRAM HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT board opened its June 9 meeting with extended tributes to two departing members, Lara Stangle and Lori Caner, who are leaving after roughly a decade of service.
Superintendent opened the meeting by noting it was an emotional night and highlighted Stangle’s tenure since 2016 and Caner’s since 2017. The superintendent credited Stangle with steady leadership through growth, complex budget seasons and the pandemic, and said Caner brought deep expertise on policy and finance committees.
The superintendent said Stangle had served as vice president and president in recent years and praised her focus on student impact, calling her “steady, thoughtful and a fierce advocate.” On Caner, the superintendent highlighted her attention to fiscal detail and committee leadership, noting that her work on finance and policy helped the district navigate difficult deliberations.
Board colleagues Scott and Mia spoke next, recalling the pair’s long histories of volunteerism in the district—from PTA and foundation leadership to collaboration on district initiatives—and thanked them for contributions that, they said, affected thousands of students. Both speakers emphasized the duo’s steadying influence during contentious and complex moments.
Stangle and Caner each offered brief personal remarks thanking their colleagues, families and the community for the opportunity to serve. The board recognized the pair with gifts and photos and closed the segment by inviting applause from the audience.
The board then moved on to regular business, including awards and committee reports. No formal action beyond the recognitions was taken in this segment; the meeting proceeded with consent items and presentations scheduled for the evening.
