The week of February 10 marks School Board Recognition Week. More than 3,000 men and women serve in every school district across the state. These public servants serve in difficult positions that require tough decisions with no compensation or benefits. When school board members are out in public and on their personal time they will get the dreaded question, “Are you still on the school board?” That question is rarely followed with anything positive. Board members choose to serve and deal with these difficult situations because they want to make a difference in the community through our children. Board members serve to make decisions in an effort to provide our children with the best opportunity for a successful future.
The Salem R-80 School District is fortunate to have seven board members that work tirelessly to fulfill these vital roles. Dr. Bernie Sirois, Mr. Dustin Howard, Mrs. Holly Erway, Mr. Drew Whitaker, Mrs. Carrie Snider, Mr. Chris Heavin, and Mr. Larry Maxwell currently serve on the Salem R-80 Board of Education. On behalf of the students and staff of the district, I publicly thank each of them for their service to the school district.
