Current Status
Following the resignation of the previous vice chair, the board unanimously elected Member Smith to the position. Tandy Ratliff remains the Board Chair.
Overview
- On April 13, 2026, the board unanimously elected Member Smith as the new Vice Chair following the resignation of Adrian Dowling.
- On August 18, 2025, the board elected Ms. DeAngelis as Vice Chair in a 4-2 vote, and Chair Tandy Ratliff announced she would not seek re-election at the end of her term.
- On July 14, 2025, the board unanimously elected Tandy Ratliff as the new Board Chair.
Perspectives
Board
- Members unanimously elected Smith as Vice Chair in April 2026.
- Discussion in August 2025 centered on leadership precedent and the need for stability, leading to a 4-2 vote for Ms. DeAngelis as Vice Chair.
- In July 2025, members unanimously elected Tandy Ratliff as Chair, praising her temperament and experience during a time of transition.
Key Resolutions & Votes
| Date | Motion | Result |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2026 | elect Mr. Smith as Vice Chair | Passed |
| July 14, 2025 | To elect Tandy Ratliff as Board Chair. | Passed |
Meeting History
April 13, 2026
April 13, 2026 — School Board Meeting — SPSD
Board Leadership Transition
Following the announced resignation of Vice Chair Adrian Dowling, the board held a nomination and vote for a new vice chair. Member Smith was unanimously elected to the position.
August 18, 2025
August 18, 2025 — School Board Meeting — SPSD
Vice Chair Election
Following nominations and debate, the board elected Ms. DeAngelis as the new Vice Chair in a 4-2 ballot vote against Ms. Holman. Discussion centered on board leadership precedent and the need for stability amid upcoming board member turnover.
Leadership Transitions
The board formally welcomed Interim Superintendent George Entwistle. Chair Ratliff also announced she would not be seeking re-election for her District 2 seat as she will be moving at the end of her term.
July 14, 2025
July 14, 2025 — School Board Meeting — SPSD
Board Leadership Change
Following the approval of the superintendent transition, the board elected a new chair. Tandy Ratliff was unanimously elected as the new Board Chair, with members praising her temperament, experience, and dedication to the district during a time of transition.