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New Castle school board reelects officers, approves pay increase and appointments
Summary
At its Jan. 12 meeting the New Castle Community School Board unanimously confirmed officer elections for president, vice president and secretary, approved a $2,300 annual board compensation rate and ratified several board appointments and routine consent items.
The New Castle Community School Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Jan. 12 to confirm officer positions and approve a $2,300 annual compensation rate for board members.
President Seth Lee was nominated and confirmed for another term as board president after a motion by Josh Estelle and a second by Jamey Marcum; the motion carried 5-0. Nan Polk was confirmed as vice president following a nomination and second from board members Jaci Hadsell and Josh Estelle, respectively, and Jaci Hadsell was confirmed as secretary after a nomination from Nan Polk and second from Josh Estelle. The board approved continuing regular monthly meetings on the second Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the CEC Boardroom.
The board also approved a slate of appointments by unanimous vote: Nan Polk as legislative liaison, Jamey Marcum for the RDC position, Jaci Hadsell on the vocational board, Megan Bell as corporation treasurer and Leah Melton as deputy treasurer, and Hayes Copenhaver Crider Harvey, LLP as board attorney.
Board members disclosed potential conflicts of interest in an annual declaration. Superintendent Matthew Shoemaker noted that his wife and brother are employees of the district’s healthcare carrier, and other members reported family or business ties to local schools or vendors; the minutes state no individual stands to gain financially from those relationships.
Votes at a glance: all recorded motions in this portion of the agenda carried 5-0. The board adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
(Procedure: motions and vote tallies recorded in the meeting minutes.)
