COLVIN ELECTED FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN BURTON BOARD PRESIDENT

  

The Burton School Board made history earlier this week when they elected their first African-American board president.

Fellow board members elected long-time trustee Demetrius Colvin as their new president.

Colvin is a graduate of Burton High School and was a key supporter of the bonds that have led to new construction and renovations in the district.

Also elected to officers’ positions are Misti Lucherk, vice-president; and Ronnie Hohlt, board secretary.