Centennial School District — Transcript
Monday, December 1, 2025
School Board Reorganization and Departures
Election and Swearing-in of School Directors
Election of Board Officers
Community Engagement and Public Service
Votes (6)
Election of a Temporary President
Dissent: None
Moved by Mr. Martin [0:04:19] · Seconded by Unknown [0:04:22]
The first official action was to elect a temporary president to lead the reorganization meeting. Mr. Hartline was nominated and elected via a unanimous voice vote.
Reading of Certificates of Election
The temporary president read aloud the official certificates of election from Bucks County, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, certifying the election of Fleming Godson, Christa Depalo, Karen Kger, and Jane Shrader Lynch as school directors for 4-year terms in specific regions.
Administration of Oath of Office
Fleming Godson was sworn in by President Judge Raymond McHugh, and Christa Depalo and Karen Kger were sworn in by Judge Daniel Finelo. The ceremonies highlighted their commitment to the Constitution and their fidelity to duty, with special mentions of Depalo's community involvement and Kger's extensive financial expertise.
Election of Board President
Dissent: Mr. Godson, Mr. Hartline, Dr. Maguire voted no.
Moved by Mr. Paul [0:32:08] · Seconded by Unknown [0:32:11]
Patty Crossen was nominated for Board President. A roll call vote was conducted, resulting in her election to the one-year term.
Election of Vice President
Dissent: Mrs. Crossen, Mrs. Depalo, Mrs. Kger, Mrs. Lynch, Mr. Saddowski voted no; Mr. Martin abstained.
Moved by Dr. Maguire [0:34:04] · Seconded by Unknown [0:34:11]
Nominations were made for Fleming Godson and Tony Saddowski. A separate roll call vote was held for each candidate, with Fleming Godson's nomination failing and Tony Saddowski ultimately being elected Vice President.
Election of Assistant Secretary
Dissent: Dr. Maguire abstained.
Moved by Mr. Saddowski [0:38:00] · Seconded by Mrs. Crossen [0:38:03]
Charlie Martin was nominated for Assistant Secretary, followed by a self-nomination from Michael Hartline. A roll call vote was held for Charlie Martin, who was subsequently elected to the position.
Notable Quotes (9)
I would like to nominate Mr. Hartline for that prestigious job.
Fleming Godson was duly elected to the office of school director of the Centennial School District region one for a 4-year term.
I, Fle Fleming Godson, do solemnly swear that I will support, obey, and defend the Constitution of the United States and Constitution of this Commonwealth and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity.
She has 45 years of Wall Street financial experience, okay? Which which cannot, you know, which cannot be undersold, okay? ...which is really important, really important to this board, okay?
I make a nomination for Patty Crossen for president.
Like to nominate Fleming Godson.
I nominate Tony Saddowski.
Yes. I would like to nominate Charlie Martin.
I'd like to nominate um Michael Hartline.
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Official document issued by the County Board of Elections certifying the results of the municipal election for school directors.