JACKSON TWP — The Seneca Valley School Board will appoint a new member at its Dec. 3 meeting.

Board President Bob Hill said the district has two candidates looking to replace Kelly Kopera, who resigned last month because of health reasons.

There are two more years remaining on her seat, which must be filled either by a Seven Fields or Evans City resident.

The board will interview the two candidates at the meeting Dec, 3 and then vote.

The winner will be seated and will participate in the board’s reorganization process, where it elects its officers for next year.

Two additional new members also will take their seats in December.

Cranberry Township resident Tim Hester will replace Eric Gordon, who resigned last month after moving out of his voting district. Hester ran uncontested in this month’s elections.

The board also will seat Cranberry resident Frederick Peterson Jr., who won the seat being vacated by board member Jason Wehrle.

Wehrle participated in his last board meeting Monday night and received thanks for his service.

“You’ve always been and will continue to be a sound and clear voice of reason,” Hill said, adding that Wehrle will be “sorely” missed.

Wehrle said he left the board with bittersweet emotions, but added that he’s proud of his work serving Seneca Valley.

“It’s been a great ride,” he said.