Lyman named new Columbia Board of Education president; Waters, Dickson sworn in

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Columbia Board of Education members filed into their new roles during a reorganization meeting on Monday before its regular meeting.

Suzette Waters and Erica Dickson earned spots on the board in the April 8 election. They both received more votes than Ken Rice, Waters was the Board’s president heading into the election. Waters and Dickson were sworn in during Monday’s reorganization meeting.

The Board chose to make John Lyman as its new president, while Paul Harper will be vice president. Heath McArthur will become the treasurer and Noel McDonald will continue to be the secretary.

Blake Willoughby chose not to run for reelection and gave an outgoing speech on Monday.

The board also approved a 3 to 5% rase for all employees.