The Pasco School Board swiftly and unanimously selected its new leaders for the coming year. Frank Parker, previously the vice chairman, became the board chairman. Allen Altman took the vice chair post, lining up to become chair next year.
Both Altman and Parker were elected in 2006.
Just before the reorganization, Judge Stanley Mills swore in superintendent Heather Fiorentino, who won reelection two weeks ago, unopposed incumbent board member Kathryn Starkey and newly elected board member Joanne Hurley. (Click on the pictures for larger images.)
The big issue ahead remains the budget, which faces cutting amid declining state revenue. Hurley and other board members said they hope to quickly call a workshop to discuss priorities with Fiorentino and her administration.
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He was treasurer of HF's 2002 House campaign.
Posted by: Jeff Solochek | November 20, 2008 at 02:45 PM
Jeff, is it true that Frank Parker was HF's campaign manager at one time?
Posted by: | November 20, 2008 at 02:27 PM