KALL TOWNSHIP — Former director of the Shamokin Area School Board, Robert Getchey, said Wednesday he will withdraw his name from the school board seat that became vacant the day after the board failed to agree on a candidate to nominate. Announced.
On Tuesday, board members were in a stalemate in a 4-4 vote to appoint Getchei, former principal Steve Cook and Walter Quaid, and districts will be forced to make a decision by December 21. , faced with the possibility of a county judge determining the appointee. .
The Board will have one last chance to agree with the candidate at a special meeting set for 5:15 pm on Closing Day.
“I don’t want to cause problems with the board, and I don’t want to be a ping-pong ball pushing back and forth,” Getchei said. “Even if they don’t want me, that’s fine. I’m on the board and he has 20 years of experience and I’m planning to run next spring.”
Getchei also noted that the meeting was controversial and said he was disappointed that the board was unable to decide on a candidate.
“It’s a shame they can’t agree on something like this. It’s the way the school board has been doing it for a long time and it’s sad they couldn’t choose one of us.” He said, “Even if I didn’t understand, they could have picked[Cook]. He’s been on the school board, worked for the county, and is smart.” I am a child.”
Getchey also praised Quade, saying he seemed like a nice person, although he didn’t know much about him.
“I don’t know how the other candidates are feeling today, but I feel terrible,” Getchie said.
