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Yankton School Board Reorganizes, Elects Officers

Yankton School Board Reorganizes, Elects Officers

Jill Sternquist Photo: WNAX


The Yankton School Board reorganized for the new school year at their meeting Monday night.

Member, Dr Jill Sternquist, who was reelected to another three-year term this spring, was chosen as Board President.
She says the district dealt with a lot over the past year..

Sternquist is a graduate of the Yankton school system..

The district is in the midst of a elementary school facility study. Sternquist says that could lead to extensive changes…

Board member Franny Kiefer was elected board vice president.

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