Government : Proclamation: May is Iowa School Board Recognition Month

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

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

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

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

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

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

WHEREAS Iowa school 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 Tom Burke (Board President), Kathy Van Steenhuyse (Vice President), Directors: Jenni Birker, Jake Fish, Darin Humiston, Kimberly Schirm, and Becky Williams.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kyle Koeppen, Superintendent of Schools, hereby declare our appreciation to the members of the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District School Board and proclaim May to be Iowa School Board Recognition Month