Celebrating Leadership for Tomorrow’s Texas
Austin— TASB is pleased to partner with Texas school districts to recognize locally elected trustees during School Board Recognition Month. With the theme, Leadership for Tomorrow’s Texas, these statewide celebrations will spotlight the essential role school board members play in guiding the future of education.
The month-long observance is an opportunity for Texans to build a stronger understanding of the crucial role school boards play in uplifting public education and representing local communities.
“School trustees voluntarily tackle the job of governing school districts and do so in a manner that shows what it means to be unwavering in their commitment to the schoolchildren they serve,” said Dan Troxell, TASB executive director. “While board members come from different backgrounds and live different lives, they collectively come together with the common goal to support students.”
More than 7,000 men and women serve on local Texas school boards, the largest group of locally elected officials in the state. In addition to participating in regular school board meetings, trustees also serve as ambassadors and advocates for their school districts in their local communities as well as in Austin. Trustees work long hours attending meetings, collaborating with educators and community members, and making difficult decisions that affect the lives of all students and families.
“School Board Recognition Month is an opportunity for TASB and fellow Texans to show trustees how much we appreciate their work, leadership, and commitment to improving our schools,” said Rolinda Schmidt, TASB President. “Our trustees receive no compensation yet dedicate their time and talents towards a common goal for the 5.5 million schoolchildren in Texas.”
To acknowledge the work of school trustees, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation designating January as School Board Recognition Month. “School board members play an integral role in promoting a lifelong love of learning in the next generation,” the proclamation states. To read the full proclamation, visit tasb.org.
Contact your local school district to learn about School Board Recognition Month celebrations in your community.