Neshaminy School Board appoints and swears in Erin Brocious to fill Region 1 vacancy
February 27, 2024 | Neshaminy SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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The Neshaminy School District board appointed Erin Brocious on Jan. 23, 2024, to fill the Region 1 school-director vacancy and administered the oath of office.
Board members interviewed two candidates before voting. Erin Brocious spoke about her local roots and experience in educational administration and student services, saying she wanted to "give back to my community by serving as a member of the school board." Steve Somogy, the other nominee, described a 33-year career in New Jersey court administration and framed his candidacy around public service.
Following nominations and closing of nominations, the board conducted a roll-call selection vote and the chair announced the nominee would be appointed. The board then read agenda item 2.01, a resolution citing the school code's vacancy provisions and naming the appointee to serve through Dec. 2025. After a motion and a second (second by Mrs. Lafferty), the board approved the resolution by recorded vote, announced as "Motion passes 8 to 0."
The board then had District Judge Charles D. Jonas administer the oath of office. At the oath, Brocious repeated: "I, Erin Brocious, do solemnly swear ... that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity." The board chair then welcomed the new director.
Votes at a glance
- Resolution 2.01, appointment to Region 1 (appointing Erin Brocious through Dec. 2025): approved, recorded as 8–0.
- Master personnel package (agenda items 2.01, 2.02, 2.03, 2.05–2.12 as listed on the agenda): approved, announced 9–0.
- Policy second reading and final adoption (agenda item 2.13): approved, announced 9–0; one subsection (006 for meetings) was tabled for a future meeting.
Why it matters: The appointment fills a board vacancy created when Cindy Bowman resigned; under the school code (section 3.15 as read into the record), remaining members must appoint a qualified person within 30 days. The board’s unanimous formal vote and the administration of the oath complete that statutory step.
What’s next: The board plans to continue its regular agenda items, including committee work on facilities and policy reviews. Future committee and board meetings were scheduled at the close of the session.
Board members interviewed two candidates before voting. Erin Brocious spoke about her local roots and experience in educational administration and student services, saying she wanted to "give back to my community by serving as a member of the school board." Steve Somogy, the other nominee, described a 33-year career in New Jersey court administration and framed his candidacy around public service.
Following nominations and closing of nominations, the board conducted a roll-call selection vote and the chair announced the nominee would be appointed. The board then read agenda item 2.01, a resolution citing the school code's vacancy provisions and naming the appointee to serve through Dec. 2025. After a motion and a second (second by Mrs. Lafferty), the board approved the resolution by recorded vote, announced as "Motion passes 8 to 0."
The board then had District Judge Charles D. Jonas administer the oath of office. At the oath, Brocious repeated: "I, Erin Brocious, do solemnly swear ... that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity." The board chair then welcomed the new director.
Votes at a glance
- Resolution 2.01, appointment to Region 1 (appointing Erin Brocious through Dec. 2025): approved, recorded as 8–0.
- Master personnel package (agenda items 2.01, 2.02, 2.03, 2.05–2.12 as listed on the agenda): approved, announced 9–0.
- Policy second reading and final adoption (agenda item 2.13): approved, announced 9–0; one subsection (006 for meetings) was tabled for a future meeting.
Why it matters: The appointment fills a board vacancy created when Cindy Bowman resigned; under the school code (section 3.15 as read into the record), remaining members must appoint a qualified person within 30 days. The board’s unanimous formal vote and the administration of the oath complete that statutory step.
What’s next: The board plans to continue its regular agenda items, including committee work on facilities and policy reviews. Future committee and board meetings were scheduled at the close of the session.
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