BENTON HARBOR - Leroy Harvey is the new president of the Benton Harbor school board, selected in a divided vote by his fellow board members during a Tuesday meeting.
Anthony Jett was elected vice president, Sharon James re-elected secretary and Lue Buchana was chosen to be the board's treasurer.
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