The Pasco School Board has named Kathryn Starkey (left), vice chair for the past year, as its new chairwoman and Frank Parker (right) its new vice chair.

Outgoing chair Marge Whaley nominated Starkey. When the vote came, Starkey smiled and asked whether it was OK for her to vote. Told yes, she said, "Aye. Just to make it unanimous."

Superintendent Heather Fiorentino thanked Whaley, who is retiring next year, for her time leading the board. "My privilege to serve as chair, and my relief not to be chair," Whaley responded.