School Board Recognition month

Dear Editor:

By proclamation of the governor, January is School Board Recognition Month. It's a great time to recognize our elected community members who selflessly give their time and energy in support of high-quality public schooling for our youth. School board members in Waitsburg are entrusted by this community with responsibility for an annual budget of $ 5.2 million, 274 students, 45 employees and 3 academic buildings.

School boards are charged with making decisions that can sometimes be quite difficult, or require sifting through a great deal of information. They also bear responsibility for developing a vision that will guide the school district for years to come. Through collaboration as a team, and with school district staff, their governance and advocacy are building the future of education in Washington state.

This January, we're encouraging all members of the community to thank a board member. Please thank them for volunteering their time and playing a critical civic role that helps form the bedrock of our democracy-public education. As a crucial bridge between the local community and the school district, their efforts are instrumental in helping all of us realize the hopes and dreams we have for the children of our community.

The individuals serving Waitsburg are: Dr. Carol Clarke, Mrs. Christy House, Mrs. Sarah Boudrieau, Mrs. Stephanie Cole, and Mrs. Abby Grende.

For more information about the Waitsburg School Board, visit http://www.waitsburgsd.org/page/school-board

Sincerely,

Mark Pickel, Superintendent

Waitsburg School District #401-100