The month of January marks the annual observance of School Board Recognition Month—a time to salute the work of school board members and celebrate public education.
The theme of this year’s celebration, “School Boards Speak Out For Public Schools,” reflects the combined commitment to lead and advocate for quality and accountable public schools that ensure all students achieve.
In Newberry County School District, school board members must develop policies and make tough decisions on complex educational and social issues impacting the entire community. They bear responsibility for an annual budget of over $40 million; 6,000 students; 900 employees and 14 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 trustees. Invite them out for coffee. Ask how you might help support your local neighborhood schools. Write your school board members a thank you note. Let them know you appreciate what they do for students in Newberry County School District.
The men and women serving Newberry County School District and their years of service are:
Lee Attaway - 12 Years
Ike Bledsoe - 2 Years
Jody Hamm - 6 Years
Clyde Hill -15 Years
Lucy Anne Meetze - 5 Years
Don Saylor - 9 Years
Gregg Taylor - 5 Years
Sincerely,
Bennie Bennett
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