Board member Yolanda McGee delivers farewell, praises district progress
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Departing board member Yolanda McGee used her final meeting to thank colleagues and reflect on her service as the district’s first person of color on the board, saying serving "has been one of the greatest honors" of her life and announcing she is relocating for a new job.
Yolanda McGee, in her final meeting after deciding not to seek reelection, delivered prepared remarks reflecting on her time on the Mounds View School Board and the district’s progress. "Serving on this board has been one of the greatest honors of my life," McGee said, noting she had been the first person of color to serve in the district and expressing gratitude to staff, students, families and colleagues.
McGee said she accepted a new position that will require relocation at year’s end and described her decision as difficult. She encouraged new board members to bring new voices and energy while reaffirming her continued support for the district from a distance.
Board members responded with tributes and thanks, citing McGee’s advocacy, equity work and leadership on district committees and the foundation. The board presented a small token of appreciation and formally closed that agenda item with members thanking McGee for her service.