Incoming, outgoing JHS board members take stock

The Jefferson High School District No. 1 Board is proceeding after the recent election of two new members — one of which unseated an incumbent — and the resignation of its longest-serving member.

In an election by only mail-in ballots that ended May 7, Kyrie Marks Russ prevailed over incumbent Travis Pierce for an at-large position on the board, and the unopposed Bryher Herak won a seat as the Basin-area representative.

On May 8, Sabrina Steketee, who had been serving as board chair and was elected to the board in 2008, announced her resignation via email to Superintendent Tim Norbeck and the departing Pierce, who had been serving as board vice-chair.