Sean C. Morgan
The District 55 School Board appointed retired Curriculum Director and Principal Jan Sharp to fill an at-large seat left vacant by Billie Weber.
The board was split 3-3 on a vote between Sharp and former board Chairman Don Hopkins, a retired superintendent from among six candidates. The deadlock was broken by drawing Sharp’s name from a bucket containing hers and Hopkins’ names. The board voted 6-0 to confirm the decision.
When she…