(KLZA)--A new member has been appointed to the Pawnee City Board of Education.

The Board voted unanimously Monday evening to appoint Hope Koester to serve the remaining term of Anna Ferguson.

Ferguson served on the Board for three years, resigning in October after accepting a job in Rushville, Nebraska.

The Board also appointed A.J. Tomky to serve as board Treasurer for the remainder of 2017.

In other business, the Board voted to authorize Superintendent Brian Rottinghaus to discuss fuel sharing opportunities with the Pawnee County Board of Commissioners.  

Action on teacher negotiations with the Pawnee City Education Association for the 2018-19 school year as tabled until December.

Board members also voted unanimously to approve the Superintendent’s evaluation.