Jayne Bartlett was elected president of the Parkland School Board for the third consecutive year at the group's re-organization meeting Dec. 4, 2012.

Roberta Marcus replaces Rob Cohen as vice president.

A resident of Upper Macungie Township, Bartlett previously taught English at the former Springhouse Junior High and later substituted at various schools.

She has been on the board 11 years.

Bartlett commented on her re-election.

"Thank you to the board for the honor and privilege to serve as your president for another year," Bartlett said. "I sincerely appreciate the voice each of you contributes to our team.

"Thank you to Rob Cohen for his service as vice-president. He was a truly wonderful team partner who was always willing to listen and provide wise advice."

She commended the leadership of Superintendent Richard Sniscak, Assistant Superintendent Rodney Troutman, Assistant to the Superintendent for Operations Tracy Smith and Business Manager John Vignone.

"With their guidance we continue to assure our students they will receive the highest quality of education they so richly deserve, while John assures our taxpayers that we do this in the most economical way," Bartlett said. "Then we have all of our administrators and staff who make us Parkland proud on a daily basis."

Though acknowledging daunting issues and a sluggish economy, Bartlett resolved to move forward for quality education in the district.

"We are here for our students," Bartlett said. "Let's get to work for them. They are counting on us."

Sniscak congratulated Bartlett on her re-election.

"The board president and superintendent talk often," Sniscak said. "We have a great working relationship."

Cohen thanked board members for their support during his two years as vice president and congratulated Marcus on her election to his former post.

While Bartlett was unopposed for her position, board member Mark Hanichak nominated himself for vice president.

Although he lost in the 8-1 vote count, Hanichak told The Press his reason for seeking the office.

"I wanted to be part of the democratic process," Hanichak said. "I wanted to back Jayne up and offer some fresh blood.

"We need to keep people thinking and not be so comfortable with the way things have always been done.

"If you don't change, you don't grow. We should keep the board fresh."