Gov. Sisolak names 2 new members to state Board of Education

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By Amelia Pak-Harvey / Las Vegas Review-Journal

May 14, 2019 - 10:38 am

The State Board of Education has two new members following the expiration of the terms of its parent and school district superintendent representatives.

Gov. Steve Sisolak appointed school psychologist Katherine Dockweiler to a two-year term as the parent representative to replace Tonia Holmes-Sutton, who had served on the board since 2014.

Meanwhile, Douglas County School District Superintendent Teri White to a one-year term, replacing Humboldt County School District Superintendent Dave Jensen.

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