AUBURNÂ â After a split vote for Auburn school board president, the decision on who will take leadership roles has been postponed.
Joseph Sheppard, who was elected Auburn Enlarged City School District Board of Education president last year, and Ian Phillips both vied for the role at a district reorganization meeting Thursday. Both expressed interest in the president post at a meeting last week.
At Thursday s meeting, Sheppard was nominated for the spot by board member Salvatore Sam Giangreco, and Phillips was nominated by Danielle Wood.Â
Sheppard received votes from himself, Giangreco, Jeff Gasper and new board member Matteo Bartolotta. Phillips was picked by himself, Wood, Dr. Eli Hernandez and Dr. Rhoda Overstreet-Wilson. Board member William Andre was not present at the meeting.Â