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

Passed Unanimously

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

Acknowledged (informational item)

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

Completed for Godson, Depalo, Kger (Lynch's oath previously administered)

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

Motion passes 6-3

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

Motion for Mr. Godson fails 3-5-1

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

Motion passes 8-0-1

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.

Mr. Martin [0:04:19]
Election of a Temporary President

Fleming Godson was duly elected to the office of school director of the Centennial School District region one for a 4-year term.

Mr. Hartline [0:05:40]
Reading of Certificates of Election

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.

Fleming Godson [0:11:47]
Administration of Oath of Office

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?

Judge Daniel Finelo [0:23:46]
Administration of Oath of Office

I make a nomination for Patty Crossen for president.

Mr. Paul [0:32:08]
Election of Board President

Like to nominate Fleming Godson.

Dr. Maguire [0:34:04]
Election of Vice President

I nominate Tony Saddowski.

Mrs. Kger [0:34:35]
Election of Vice President

Yes. I would like to nominate Charlie Martin.

Mr. Saddowski [0:38:00]
Election of Assistant Secretary

I'd like to nominate um Michael Hartline.

Mr. Hartline [0:38:39]
Election of Assistant Secretary

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Certificate of ElectionOther

Official document issued by the County Board of Elections certifying the results of the municipal election for school directors.

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