Muhlenberg County Board honors departing members, welcomes two new members

The Muhlenberg County Board of Education opened its December meeting by recognizing two longtime members who are leaving the board.

Miss Embry presented plaques and lifetime passes to sporting events to Susan Wells, who represented District 3 and began serving in 2017, and Daryl Bowers, who represented District 2 and began serving in February 2013. Embry said both members "helped our district move forward during superintendent transitions, the consolidation of our middle schools, and tragic times like the tornadoes." The board gave verbal thanks and applause.

The board introduced Logan Porter as the incoming District 2 representative and Jan Yountz as the incoming District 3 representative. Porter was described by the chair as a longtime local bank manager and active school volunteer; Yountz was introduced with prior service as Greenville mayor and a long career in education, including roles as a guidance counselor and kindergarten teacher. The chair said both bring local experience, with Porter described as the new treasurer for the Felix Martin Jr. Foundation advisory council and Yountz noted for awards including a Murray State University Golden Horseshoe and recognition as a 2017 Muhlenberg County Citizen of the Year.

Departing members offered remarks. Daryl Bowers, who said he first joined the board in 2013, described his service as "a joy" and said he looks forward to some retirement time. Board members wished both colleagues well and encouraged them to stay involved in district activities.

The board then moved on to routine business, starting the treasurer's report and other agenda items.