Fort Wayne board appoints Willie Burton to fill District 3 seat
June 08, 2026 | Fort Wayne Community Schools, School Boards, Indiana
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The Fort Wayne Community Schools board appointed Willie Burton to the District 3 trustees seat. The seat was advertised and three candidates—Willie Burton, Dr. Abigail Dutcher, and Roberto Jensen—were interviewed in public; Burton was nominated, seconded and approved by the board. The appointee’s term will expire Dec. 31, 2028, and Burton is expected to be seated at the board’s next regular meeting.
Board members who spoke in support cited Burton’s community service and involvement with youth programs. The board’s nomination procedure required four affirmative votes to appoint a nominee; members moved and seconded the nomination and then voted in favor.
The board thanked all applicants for their willingness to serve.
Board members who spoke in support cited Burton’s community service and involvement with youth programs. The board’s nomination procedure required four affirmative votes to appoint a nominee; members moved and seconded the nomination and then voted in favor.
The board thanked all applicants for their willingness to serve.
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