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West Hempstead School District Installs Board Members

It took place at the annual reorganization meeting on July 1.

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The West Hempstead School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on July 1, during which its incoming board was installed.
The West Hempstead School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on July 1, during which its incoming board was installed. (West Hempstead Union Free School District)

WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY — The West Hempstead Union Free School District has installed its upcoming board members.

At its July 1 reorganizational meeting, oaths of office were administered to trustees Byars Cole, Jeanine Gallina and Karen Brohm for three-year terms.

Following a nomination, Brohm was elected president for the 13th straight year. Joseph Magaraci was voted as vice president, while Awilda Cruz was sworn in as district clerk.

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Additionally, the district made history as West Hempstead Secondary School student Morgan Hill was named as the board’s first ex-officio student board member. Kyle Grubstein was named as her alternate.

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