Susan Hardee Steger
November 22, 2016 6:42 p.m.
An overflow crowd witnessed newly elected Nassau County School Superintendent Dr. Kathy Burns, board members Gail Cook and Jonathan Petree take the oath of office during a reorganization meeting of the Nassau County School Board.
Following the swearing in, the school board unanimously elected Donna Martin, chair, and Gail Cook vice chair. Board member Dr. Kimberly Fahlgren was not present but participated in the meeting via audio.
Burns thanked outgoing Superintendent John Ruis, who for 24 years, has “served and sacrificed as a solid and successful leader.”