Board Members
Elected School Board Members
The Elizabethtown Area School District Board of School Directors operates as a Committee of the Whole for all committees. While all board members participate in discussions and decisions on committee matters, specific members are designated as Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to provide leadership within each committee. The positions of President and Vice President are elected annually by the board and approved each December at the Reorganization Meeting.
In addition to committee leadership roles, certain Board members are designated to serve in Outside Partnerships related to the District. These assignments support communication and coordination with external educational and community organizations.
Name: Liza K. Bazarian
Position: Board Member
Committee Leadership: Finance Chairperson
Outside Partnerships: None
Email: liza_bazarian@etownschools.org
Term Expires: November 30, 2029
Name: Kelly A. Carter
Position: President
Committee Leadership: Not Applicable
Outside Partnerships: Lancaster County Academy and Pennsylvania School Boards Association
Email: kelly_carter@etownschools.org
Term Expires: November 30, 2027
Name: James R. Gilles Jr.
Position: Vice President
Committee Leadership: Facilities Chairperson
Outside Partnerships: None
Email: james_gilles@etownschools.org
Term Expires: November 30, 2027
Name: Danielle D. Lindemuth
Position: Board Member
Committee Leadership: Finance Vice Chairperson
Outside Partnerships: None
Email: danielle_lindemuth@etownschools.org
Term Expires: November 30, 2029
Name: Stephen T. Lindemuth
Position: Board Member
Committee Leadership: Educational Planning Chairperson
Outside Partnerships: None
Email: stephen_lindemuth@etownschools.org
Term Expires: November 30, 2029
Name: Menno E. Riggleman
Position: Board Member
Committee Leadership: Facilities Vice Chairperson
Outside Partnerships: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
Email: menno_riggleman@etownschools.org
Term Expires: November 30, 2027
Name: Lynda D. Shrum
Position: Board Member
Committee Leadership: Policy Vice Chairperson
Outside Partnerships: Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13
Email: lynda_shrum@etownschools.org
Term Expires: November 30, 2027
Name: Tina M. Wilson
Position: Board Member
Committee Leadership: Policy Chairperson
Outside Partnerships: None
Email: tina_wilson@etownschools.org
Term Expires: November 30, 2027
Name: Melody J. Yoder
Position: Board Member
Committee Leadership: Educational Planning Vice Chairperson
Outside Partnerships: Elizabethtown Area Education Foundation
Email: melody_yoder@etownschools.org
Term Expires: November 30, 2029
Board Appointees
The positions of Treasurer and Secretary are typically appointed by the Board in May. The Treasurer serves a one-year term, while the Secretary serves a four-year term. Board appointees, including the Treasurer and Secretary, are not voting members of the school board.
Name: Becky Maxwell
Position: Secretary
Email: becky_maxwell@etownschools.org
Term Expires: June 30, 2029
Name: Tom Strickler
Position: Treasurer
Email: tom_strickler@etownschools.org
Term Expires: May 31, 2026