Johnston School Board Members Honored at Reception Tonight

From the Johnston School District:

The Johnston school district is joining with other communities throughout Iowa this 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, according to a district news release.

Serving on the Johnston school board are Mike Farrell (President), Greg Dockum (Vice President), Marci Cordaro, John Dutcher, Deb Henry, Jill Morrill, Julie Walter, and student representative Dylan Johnson.

Read more about the board members here. See attached photo of the 2012-13 board receiving a Better Boardsmanship Award from the Iowa Association of School Boards.

“These men and women volunteer countless hours of unpaid time to provide the best possible education for our students, and we want to recognize that in this community,” said Johnston schools Superintendent Clay Guthmiller in the news release. “As your elected leaders, they represent you in their continuing commitment to local citizen control and decision-making for our public schools.”

Johnston school board members will be recognized with a special reception during Monday's board of education meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Administrative Resource Center, 5608 Merle Hay Road. Members of the public are invited, the release said. 

“Even though we are making a special effort in May to show appreciation for our school board members, we recognize their contributions reflect a year-long effort on their part,” said Guthmiller. “They are dedicated individuals who are committed to improving student achievement and to striving for the best for all of our students.”