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New board member sworn in; Kurt Stiefvater elected board president
Summary
A newly appointed board member was sworn in and the McCook Central School District 43-7 board elected Kurt Stiefvater as its 2026–27 president following nominations for Elise Stefan and Stiefvater.
McCook Central School District 43-7 — A newly appointed board member addressed as Raymond took the oath of office at the start of the meeting, pledging to uphold the constitutions of the United States and the State of South Dakota and to perform duties impartially.
“I swear that I will observe and enforce state laws and regulations pertaining to education,” Raymond recited during the ceremony, which the chair led at the meeting opening. The swearing-in completed the district’s required orientation and annual certifications for board members.
The board then conducted nominations for the 2026–27 board president. Chair nominated Elise Stefan; another member nominated Kurt Stiefvater. After a second and a voice vote, the board approved Kurt Stiefvater as president. The chair congratulated Stiefvater on the appointment and turned the meeting over to him for the remainder of the agenda.
No roll-call vote totals were read aloud in the transcript for the presidential election; the chair declared the motion carried following the nominations and vocal assent.
