“We are only children once; and after those few years are gone, there is no second chance to make amends. In this respect, the consequences of unequal education have a terrible finality.”

Jonathon Kozol (1991)

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, today's educators mold our future citizens through their guidance and education, and

WHEREAS, today's educators encounter students of widely differing backgrounds and abilities, and

WHEREAS, our society expects public education to provide quality education services to all children, no matter what their backgrounds or abilities, and

WHEREAS, our country's future depends, in large measure, upon the education our youth receive today, and

WHEREAS, educators spend countless hours outside their classrooms preparing lessons, evaluating progress, counseling and coaching students and performing community service, and

WHEREAS, our community recognizes that its educators are providing quality educational services to our children,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED THAT the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District Board of Directors does hereby proclaim the week of May 7-11, 2012 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!