January is School Board Recognition Month and Gatesville ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students.
The theme of this year's School Board Recognition Month is Locally Elected, Community Connected, which highlights the connection between school trustees and their communities. School board members are the largest group of locally-elected officials in the state.
"Our board members are vital. Their dedication, vision, and commitment shape the future of our schools and students," Dr. Barrett Pollard said.
Dan Troxell, executive director of the Texas Association of School Boards, applauded the efforts of volunteer trustees in providing leadership and good governance so that school districts can focus on educating the 5.4 million public schoolchildren in their care.
"Texas school boards are so important because they bring a deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of their local communities to their role," Troxell said. "Boards lead their districts by providing oversight, setting goals, overseeing the budget, and selecting and evaluating the superintendent. These volunteers serve for the betterment of their communities."
Board members serving Gatesville ISD are: Charles Ament, Charles Alderson, Calvin Ford, Loyd Hopson, Cheyenne Kizer, Mary Anne Leib, and Linda Maxwell. They will be recognized at our January 22, 2024 Board Meeting.