Juneau School Board picks Phyllis Carlson as new president

School Board candidates Michelle Johnston, Phyllis Carlson, and Andi Story answer questions posed during a Chamber of Commerce candidates forum on Sept. 20, 2012. Photo by Matt Miller/KTOO News
Phyllis Carlson in September 2012. (Photo by Matt Miller/KTOO)

The Juneau School Board elected new officers last night in its first meeting since the municipal election two weeks ago.

Phyllis Carlson is the new president. She’s serving her fourth term on the board.

“I have not taken a role with the board awhile and I think it’s time for me to step back in, since I have time and some flexibility, which I think the role of chair and facilitator needs in this case,” Carlson said. “So I’m willing to roll up my sleeves and get back to work on this.”

Andi Story, also in her fourth term, will be vice president. Lisa Worl, who was appointed to the board in 2011, will be clerk.

All three were nominated without opponents and elected without objection.

Tuesday’s meeting was also the first for newly elected Brian Holst, and the beginning of Sean O’Brien’s third term. Both men were sworn in last week and participated by phone.

Holst replaces Sally Saddler on the board. She was the previous board president and didn’t seek re-election.

Jeremy Hsieh

Local News Reporter, KTOO

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