Susan Brownhill Elected Unanimously as Mullica School Board President
- Meeting Overview:
During the recent Mullica School Board meeting, the board unanimously elected Susan Brownhill as the new board president. Kathy Werner was also unanimously elected as vice president. The meeting focused on leadership elections, committee appointments, and the approval of new meeting dates to comply with state budget hearing requirements.
In the leadership elections, Susan Brownhill received unanimous support to become the new board president, highlighting a strong consensus among board members. Kathy Werner was similarly elected as vice president.
In committee assignments, Shante Lynch, newly elected to the board, was appointed to the finance committee, replacing a departing member. Lynch will also join the negotiations committee, contributing to key financial and contractual discussions. The board expressed a desire to keep other committee assignments unchanged to ensure ongoing projects are completed without disruption.
Additionally, the board discussed adjustments to meeting dates, specifically moving the March meeting to March 19th and the April meeting to April 29th. These changes are intended to align with state requirements for budget hearings.
The board also addressed a healthy schools grant, which will provide $1,000 to enhance existing school gardens and support the re-establishment of a wellness committee. This initiative aims to engage more students in gardening activities and promote health and wellness across the district.
Mary Lou DeFrancisco
School Board Officials:
Susan Brownhill, Catherine Werner, Chantay Lynch, Carmen Jacobo, Sarah Kurtz, Bob Stollenwerk, Nick Roehnert, Mark F. Winterbottom, Joy Wyld, Todd D’Anna (Business Administrator)
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
01/07/2026
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Recording Published:
01/07/2026
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Duration:
23 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Atlantic County
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Towns:
Mullica
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