January is School Board Recognition Month

ARGONIA CELEBRATES OUR SCHOOL BOARD LEADERS THIS JANUARY

“Building a Brighter Future for All Our Children”

January is School Board Recognition Month, and Argonia USD 359 is joining school districts across the state to thank these community volunteers for their untiring dedication to public education.

“Being a school board member is sometimes described as one of the ‘toughest volunteer job

in America.’ Yet Kansas public school board members dedicate countless hours to attending meetings, school functions, and hours of preparation for the decisions they make,” said Julie Dolley, superintendent. “They participate in professional development to stay on top of the ever changing education landscape and issues relating to education. Our schools and our community are better because of these dedicated individuals.”

It is an exciting yet challenging time in public education. School board members in Argonia develop policies and make tough decisions that help shape the future of our education system. They bear responsibility and oversight for an annual budget of $2 million, 181 students, 40 employees, and 2 school buildings.

“We are grateful to have this opportunity to formally say ‘thank you’ to these education advocates as they provide vision and leadership for student achievement, academic programs, district funding and school facilities,” said Dolley. “They preserve the core of our democracy—public education.”

The Argonia school district encourages the entire community to thank a school board member, not only this month but throughout the entire year.

The men and women serving Argonia USD 359 and their years of service are:

Joe Allen-9 years

Dave Gaddie-1 year

Scott Greenwood-19 years

Rick Nafziger-27 years

Randy Simon-25 years

Sarah Vineyard-3 years

Ron Work-25 years