When the New Prague School Board reconvenes for the first time since Dec. 8, Director Denny Havlicek wants to maintain his position as the board’s chairperson.
Havlicek stated his interest to the other directors at the last meeting of 2025. He said he has spoken with board members and heard no opposition to him staying on as the board’s chairperson.
Havlicek believes the school district is operating well. He pointed to the success of the district’s operating levy in November and the notion board meetings are running without significant controversy. The board has also not faced complaints from citizens via its open forum for several months. Havlicek has even asked people with positive things to offer to address the board via the open forum.
“I think things are going very well,” he said. “It’s like the old saying, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I feel very good about where we’re at.”
The organizational meeting set for Jan. 12 is typically set for determining board leadership positions and committee assignments. This year, there are no new board members to formally install, Havlicek said.
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