Say thanks to our school board members!
January 06, 2008
Being an effective school board member is no easy task, particularly in today’s climate of change and challenge. School board members need to be knowledgeable about complex educational and social issues and carry out initiatives and directives from both federal and state governments. To face the demands of governing our public schools, they willingly give countless hours of personal time.
These are men and women elected to establish the policies that provide the framework for our public schools. They represent you, and they take this responsibility seriously by attending lengthy meetings; broadening their knowledge at conferences and seminars; and talking about the schools with business leaders, parents, and neighbors.
Our school board is one of 1,033 such boards across Texas. These boards enable us to have local control of the public schools, meaning that decisions on school programs are made by local, elected representatives who understand the community’s unique problems, values, culture, and circumstances. With the advice and counsel of the educational professionals they hire, our school board has a bearing on virtually every aspect of our schools. It’s a huge responsibility and one that should not be taken lightly. Their actions directly affect our children—what they learn, who will teach them, and what kinds of facilities house their classrooms.
This January, local communities are encouraged to honor the contributions of their local school board members. Too often we neglect to recognize the commitment and hard work of these men and women who serve as advocates for our schools. The staff and students of our district are asking all members of the community to take a moment and tell a school board member “thanks for caring about our children.”
So let’s all salute the dedicated men and women who make it possible for local citizens to have a say about education in our community. We applaud our board members for their vision and voice to help shape a better tomorrow.
2007-2008 School Board Members
Monica Cantrell, President
Tom Ivey, Vice President
Estelle Holmes, Secretary
Pat Turner, Member
Mark Morgan, Member
Ted Robinson, Jr., Member
Shirley Price, Member
