News : SCHOOL DISTRICT RECOGNIZES BOARD MEMBERS

The Vinton-ShellsburgCommunitySchool Districtis joining with other communities throughout Iowathis spring to honor its elected school board members during Iowa School Board Recognition Month during May. This year’s theme —“Building Brighter Futures”—recognizes that Iowa’s volunteer school board members are providing leadership, through responsibilities ranging from strong financial stewardship to ensuring high-quality curriculum, to make sure all students are prepared for a “brighter future” when they graduate.

Serving on the local school board are: Sue Gates, President; Robert Levis, Vice-President; Brenda Bartz, Tim Bird, Angela Hazen, Megan Rickels, and Mike Timmermans.

“These individuals volunteer many hours of unpaid time to provide the best possible education for all of our students. We want to recognize their efforts in our community,” said Superintendent Mary Jo Hainstock. “As your elected leaders, they represent you in their continuing commitment to local citizen control and decision-making for our public schools. Too often the efforts of school board members go unrecognized and unrewarded. Please join me in thanking them for their service.”

“Even though we are making a special effort in May to show appreciation for our school board members, we recognize their contributions are given throughout the year,” said Superintendent Hainstock.

“They are dedicated individuals who are committed to improving student achievement and to striving for the best for all of our students.”

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS Iowaschool boards create a vision for what students should know and be able to do;

WHEREAS Iowaschool boards establish clear standards for student performance;

WHEREAS Iowaschool boards ensure that student assessments are tied to established standards;

WHEREAS Iowaschool boards are accountable to the community for operating schools that support student achievement;

WHEREAS Iowaschool boards align school district resources to ensure that students meet standards;

WHEREAS Iowaschool boards create a climate that supports the philosophy that all children can learn at high levels;

WHEREAS Iowaschool boards build collaborative relationships based on trust, teamwork and shared accountability; and

WHEREAS Iowaschool boards are committed to continuous education and training on issues related to student achievement.

I urge all citizens to join us in recognizing the dedication and hard work of local school board members in recognizing that school board members are local leaders working to help students succeed. Members of our local school board are Sue Gates(Board President), Rob Levis (Vice President), Directors: Brenda Bartz, Tim Bird, Angela Hazen, Megan Rickels, and Mike Timmermans.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mary Jo Hainstock, Superintendent of Schools, hereby declare our appreciation to the members of the Vinton-ShellsburgCommunitySchool DistrictSchoolBoard and proclaim May to be IowaSchoolBoard Recognition Month.