Michelle Fullhart handed the gavel to Janet Pritchett Wednesday night as  Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) school board president.  “Never, in my wildest dreams, or nightmares, could I have imagined all the challenges we would have,” Fullhart said, referring to the COVID pandemic.  Fullhart served 18 months as board president, first after Mike Bottorff resigned his board seat in the summer of 2019, then through all of 2020.

“It is my goal to lead with Integrity, empathy, kindness and a driving focus on students,” said Pritchett as she assumed the role as president.

Brad Boyer will serve as board vice president during 2021 and Julie Chambers was elected board secretary.

All three newly elected board members were sworn-in virtually by Hamilton County Circuit Court Judge Paul Felix.  Suzanne Thomas, Sarah Parks-Reese and Sarah Donsbach all took the oath of office with family members and friends at their sides.

The three outgoing board members were honored by the board for their service.  Sylvia Shepler and Clint Wilson accepted their awards.  Amanda Shera was honored at the meeting but was not on hand to personally accept the recognition.