A local superintendent is offering her thoughts on the outcomes of Tuesday's consolidated election.

Dr. Hilary Stanifer is the Superintendent for Blue Ridge schools. The Blue Ridge School Board had three four-year seats available and one two-year seat available. All eight candidates sought four-year terms.

Dr. Stanifer notes one of the first decisions for the new School Board will be appointing the two-year seat. She says they can decide to appoint the position to one of the candidates who ran or open it up and conduct interviews.

The Blue Ridge School Board election two years ago did not see many candidates take out petitions and ended up with seats being appointed. Dr. Stanifer indicated if appointments were made again this election, then in 2025 the entire board would be up for election.

Piatt County residents saw a referendum for the Goose Creek wind farm project fail. Dr. Stanifer contends she is a Piatt County resident and hears the concerns, but also notes the school district could benefit from additional revenue.

The new members of the Blue Ridge Board of Education will be sworn in at the Board's next regular meeting on Wednesday, April 19 at 7 pm.