NEW BRENHAM SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS SWORN IN

KWHI May 18, 2015

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Three new Brenham School Board members and one returning incumbent were sworn in at Monday evening’s board meeting. New board members Dr. Michael Altman, Sgt. Kelvin Raven and Mark Schneider took the oath of office. They will be succeeding Dr. Donald Draehn, Ray Weiss and Marshall Harrell; who each decided not to run for reelection. Current board member Susan Jenkins was also sworn in after she defeated former member Carey Counsil for reelection.

school board officers — (L to R) School Board Secretary Susan Jenkins, President Natalie Lange, and Vice-President Melvin Ehlert.

The school board also elected new officers. Natalie Lange will serve as the new school board president, Melvin Ehlert moves down to vice-president and Susan Jenkins will be the new board secretary.

Also at the meeting last night, the teachers of the year from each campus were introduced to the board. They are: From Alton Elementary - Jean Stogdill, from Brenham Elementary – Jennifer Prazak, from Krause Elementary – Kristi Hinze, from Brenham Middle School - Kimberly McCorkle, from Brenham Junior High – Suzette Evans, from Pride Academy – Allen Colvin, and from Brenham High School – Andrew Martin.

State competitors from both the FFA and FCCLA were recognized by the board and each group informed the board about their state competitions and conventions.

FFA state competitors — Brenham FFA State competitors address the school board Monday.

FCCLA-school board — Brenham FCCLA members introduce themselves to the school board.

The board also accepted 2 donations to the school district. The Veterans of Foreign Wars donated $3,350 to support the ROTC program at Brenham High School, and the Brenham Rotary Club donated $1,110 to purchase 370 books for second grade students to take home and read this summer.