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Kanawha County Board swears in three members and elects Kate White president
Summary
At a July 6 special session the board swore in three newly elected members, elected Kate White board president for a two‑year term and named a pro tempore; motions passed unanimously.
The Kanawha County Board of Education convened a special session July 6 and administered oaths of office to three newly elected board members. The board observed a moment of silence for Herbert Hoover student Aiden Huffman before proceeding with the swearing‑in ceremony.
During the meeting the board elected Kate White as board president for a two‑year term beginning July 6, 2026 and ending June 30, 2028. The motion to nominate White was made by the presiding chair and seconded; the board voted aye and the motion carried unanimously. The board also nominated and elected Michael Arbogast as president pro tempore for the same term; that motion likewise passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Superintendent Dr. Potter and other board members offered brief remarks thanking outgoing leadership and recognizing the new officers. The board then proceeded to regular business, including personnel and procurement items.
The board did not record any dissent on the leadership votes; roll calls for subsequent motions were recorded in later agenda items. The meeting was scheduled to continue with standing business and presentations after the oaths and officer elections.
