SCHOOL BOARD LEADERS HONORED IN JANUARY

“SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH”

“School Boards Make a World of Difference”

The month of January is School Board Recognition Month – a time to salute the work of school board members and celebrate public education.  It is a time to honor the more than 2,700 elected school board members for untiring dedication to children and schools.

“The foundation of school leadership is ensuring equal learning opportunities for all students,” says Mike Payne, Superintendent.  “We’re proud of our district, and School Board Recognition Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our elected board members.”

In Verdigris Public Schools, school board members must develop policies and make tough decision on complex educational and social issues impacting the entire community.  They bear responsibility for an annual budget of nearly $8,000,000, 1260 students, 150 employees, and 9 buildings.

They carry out the truest form of representative government in our democracy-volunteer public service and preserve the core of our democratic land - Public Education.

Too often we neglect to recognize the dedication and hard work of these men and women who represent us.  I invite you to recognize and celebrate the work of your school board members.  Listed below are the men and women serving Verdigris Public Schools and their years of service.