Woodbury school board swears in members, elects 2025 officers
The Woodbury school board held its annual organizational meeting on January 14, formally swearing in new and returning members and unanimously electing its leadership team for 2025. The meeting marked the start of the board's new term with Katie Swer joining as a new member.
The meeting began with a swearing-in ceremony for board members, during which they were reminded of their significant responsibilities. "As you recite the oath of office you assume a tremendous responsibility as a director of our school district," one speaker said, noting that board members are "morally and legally responsible for equitable quality education of every student in the district."
New board member Katie Swer was introduced along with her family and received a warm welcome. When given the opportunity to speak, Swer explained her motivation for joining the board: "Quenton is the reason that I ran," she said, offering a personal glimpse into why she decided to pursue public service.
The board then proceeded to elect its four officers for 2025, all unanimously. Ke Yang was elected chairperson, Caleb Anderson as vice chairperson, Nancy Livingston as clerk, and Julia Martins as treasurer. Board chair Yang noted that these selections had been informally agreed upon during work sessions held in October, November, and December, which is why the elections proceeded without competing nominations.
Finally, the board unanimously adopted 19 routine organizational resolutions for 2025 that govern the district's operations for the year. Board members had the opportunity to request discussion on any specific resolution but chose not to, indicating the resolutions were standard administrative matters. The meeting concluded with all business conducted without dissent, reflecting a unified board ready to begin its new term.
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Votes (3)
Swearing-in of New and Re-elected School Board Members
Dissent: None
Moved by null · Seconded by null
The session included the formal swearing-in of board members, with emphasis on their significant responsibilities for providing equitable and quality education. The roles of vision, structure, accountability, and advocacy were highlighted. New board member Katie Swer was introduced along with her family, receiving a warm welcome from the board.
Election of School Board Officers for 2025
Dissent: None
Moved by Nardi [10:17] (for Chair); Livingston [11:08] (for Vice Chair); Rard [11:57] (for Clerk); Anderson [12:42] (for Treasurer) · Seconded by Martins [10:22] (for Chair); Martin [11:10] (for Vice Chair); Martins [12:00] (for Clerk); Livingston [12:46] (for Treasurer)
The board proceeded with the election of its four primary officers: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Clerk, and Treasurer. Candidates were nominated based on prior informal agreements made during work sessions. Each officer position was filled through a formal motion, second, and unanimous vote, with no competing nominations.
Adoption of 2025 Organizational Resolutions
Dissent: None
Moved by Livingston [14:05] · Seconded by Martins [14:05]
The board considered the adoption of a set of routine organizational resolutions, numbered 1 through 19, for the 2025 calendar year. These resolutions were recommended for acceptance without further discussion, indicating their standard and non-contentious nature. Board members had the opportunity to request discussion on any specific resolution but chose not to.
Notable Quotes (7)
as you recite the oath of office you assume a tremendous responsibility as a director of our school district with the duties empowered by the Minnesota Legislature this power puts you and the other members of our school board in the position of being both morally and legally responsible for Equitable quality education of every student in The District
you'll be asked to fulfill the roles of vision structure accountability and advocacy in providing Vision the board with extensive participation of the community envisions the community's educational future and then formulates the goals defines the outcomes and sets the course for the public schools to achieve the vision
Quenton is the reason that I ran
as board policy the officers of our school board shall be chairperson Vice chairperson Clerk and Treasurer
during discussions at um oh at our work sessions in October November and December board members informally agreed that the following individuals will be nominated
the following resolutions are being recommended for adoption as routine organizational resolutions for 2025
should discussion on a specific resolution be requested a number has been assigned to each resolution
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
A formal commitment publicly affirmed by new and re-elected school board members to support the constitutions and faithfully discharge their duties.
The guiding document referenced for the procedure of electing school board officers.
A set of nineteen routine resolutions recommended for adoption to govern the operations of the school district for 2025.
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