(KAIR)--New members are seated on the Board of Education for Atchison’s USD 409.

That happened Monday during the School Board’s regular meeting.

Welcomed to the board were Sally Berger, Stefanie Gardner, and Pam Rizza.

All three won election to the three open seats in November.

Former board member Herb Gwaltney lost his bid for reelection, while two other incumbents, Bill Shipley and Rick Zumbrunn, did not seek reelection.

Following the welcome of the new members, the Board of Education organized, selecting board leadership.

Selected to serve as President of the Board was Carrie Sowers.

Elected as Vice-President was Diane Liebsch.