Three returning Ephrata School Board members sworn in
NANCE BESTON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 months, 1 week AGO
Ephrata Superintendent Ken Murray, right, swore in Ephrata School Board Member Casey Devine, left, at the Monday regular school board meeting. Three board members were sworn in; all ran unopposed and are returning members of the board.
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Ephrata School Board Member Jim Adams, left, completed his oath of office with Superintendent Ken Murray, right, at the Monday school board meeting.
Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray, right, swore in Matthew Truscott to the school board Monday night. Truscott was elected to his role in 2023.
EPHRATA — Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray swore in three of five school board members Monday night. All three ran unopposed in the 2025 general election and are all returning members of the school board.
“We appreciate their ongoing commitment to supporting students, staff and the Ephrata School District community,” reads a statement from the district.
Casey Devine received 2,040 votes and there were 18 write-in votes. She was appointed to her role Jan. 16, 2025. Her term expires Dec. 31, 2029.
Jim Adams received 1,940 votes and there were 22 write-in votes. He was elected to his role Nov. 28, 2023. His current term will expire Dec. 31, 2027.
Matthew Truscott received 1,929 votes with 27 write-in votes. He was elected to the role Nov. 7, 2023. His term is set to expire Dec. 31, 2027.
The board also voted to appoint Josh Sainsbury as the board chair and Mike Fluerkens as the vice-chair. Devine is to take over the duties as the board’s legislative representative.
Ephrata School Board Member Jim Adams, left, completed his oath of office with Superintendent Ken Murray, right, at the Monday school board meeting.
Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray, right, swore in Matthew Truscott to the school board Monday night. Truscott was elected to his role in 2023.ARTICLES BY NANCE BESTON
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