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Sterling Board appoints Benjamin Johnston to fill vacant seat
Summary
After interviewing three candidates in executive session, the Sterling Board of Education appointed Benjamin Johnston to fill a board vacancy by a 5-0 vote; votes were counted and verified by the clerk and business manager.
The Sterling Board of Education unanimously appointed Benjamin Johnston to fill a vacant board seat following interviews in executive session on Dec. 17, 2025.
Board members interviewed three candidates in a closed session that began at 6:16 p.m. and concluded at 6:36 p.m. The candidates were Benjamin Johnson (transcript contains a variant spelling, Johnston), Courtney Moreland and Jennifer Goodwin. After the session, the board voted; the clerk and business manager verified the count.
The vote tally was announced with Benjamin Johnston receiving five votes; the other two candidates received zero. Board Clerk Christine Chandler and Business Manager Sara Howley counted and verified the results at the meeting. The appointment fills the vacancy on the Sterling Board of Education; the transcript does not specify the length of the term or whether the appointee must stand for election at a later date.
The board took the appointment after routine business earlier in the meeting, including approval of consent items and the budget report. No public comment was recorded for this item and no motions to reconsider were noted.
