ASHLAND — The newest addition to Ashland City Schools board of education is excited to get started as Dr. James Wolfe’s replacement.
Megan Steffen, 37, of Ashland was appointed to the school board by a unanimous vote during its special meeting Monday. The appointment comes days after Wolfe officially resigned following a 17-year stint on the board.
Steffen, who owns Whoopsie Daisy Bowtique in Ashland, said she plans on basing her decisions on facts, not feelings — an attribute she said was displayed by her predecessor, Wolfe.
“I hope to bring everybody together,” she said. “I want people to tell me what they want and I’m excited to represent them on the board.”
Zack Truax, the board’s president, said the board interviewed five people for the job before he recommended Steffen.
“Megan has been very active in the school and the community,” he said. “She’s a small business owner, which I think provides good perspective on some topics.”
Truax said the fact she has children in the district was a plus, too.
“That seems to be very important when choosing someone. She provides a unique perspective,” Truax said.
Steffen has five children, the oldest is 14 and participates in football and track. Her youngest is 2, she said, and the rest are spread throughout the district.
Steffen said she plans to continue serving, so she will run for election in November.
