The Liberty Elementary District governing board elected Sarah Schmidt as board president and Brian Ciarancione as vice president at its Nov. 10 meeting.

Sarah Schmidt was approved as president by roll call after a motion and second; board clerks recorded the outcome as 3 yes, 1 no and 1 present. "I am humbled and honored to now currently have this position and work for all of you even more," Schmidt said after assuming the gavel.

The board approved Brian Ciarancione as vice president by a recorded vote of 4 ayes and 1 present.

On routine business the board approved the regular meeting agenda (5–0) and passed the consent agenda with several pulled items handled separately. The board approved minutes of the Oct. 29 special meeting and the Nov. 5 organizational meeting (5–0) after clarifying a roll-call notation in BoardDocs. The board also ratified payroll vouchers (5–0).

In procurement actions, the board voted 5–0 to award IFB 26-10-09 for tax-rebate advisory services to Trans Tax Advisors. Finance staff said the work is intended to help the district pursue available IRS rebates for clean-energy vehicle purchases and fuel tax credits; awarding the IFB does not bind the district to a final contract, which would return to the board for approval.

Outcome and next steps: President Schmidt said the board would add several items to future agendas, including follow-up on compensation questions and contract reviews. A special board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 13 to consider time-sensitive items if needed.