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Governing board president reflects on term, urges focus on "joy" of school governance
Summary
The president of the governing board closed the year by thanking school directors statewide, urging members to focus on the rewards of board service and saying they will serve as immediate past president next year.
The president of the governing board said as 2025 comes to a close that their term is ending and extended "sincere thanks" to colleagues for a "wonderful year." The remarks thanked school directors from across the state and framed the year's work as a shared commitment to students and communities.
The president emphasized that at the start of the year they wanted to focus on "the joy of being a school board member" and urged members to end the year with the same spirit. The remarks acknowledged the stresses of board service but stressed that the role is "far from thankless," noting "there is real reward in this work and so many incredible things happening in our districts every day for students, families, and communities." The president also said that, while differences exist, board members share more in common than not and should be united in doing what is best for students.
Closing the comments, the president said they look forward to serving as immediate past president on the board next year. No motions or votes were recorded during these remarks; they were delivered as a closing address and a call for collegiality going into the next year.
