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EPIC student Lucille Morehouse celebrated for conservation work after Senate bill designation
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Sean Ross and the EPIC board recognized freshman conservationist Lucille Morehouse, who said she helped advance pollinator designations at the state Capitol and celebrated passage of Senate Bill 2065.
At the May 21 board meeting, Dr. Sean Ross introduced EPIC freshman Lucille Morehouse and recognized her conservation work and recent awards. Ross described Morehouse as a student "saving the bees" and highlighted the district’s pride in her accomplishments.
Morehouse told the board she has been active in bee clubs since childhood, has received environmental awards including an Eco Hero award and a Global Youth Awards finalist placement, and said she helped on a slate of bills at the Capitol. "Today, my bill was passed through the floor... we were able to have my bill named after me," Morehouse said, describing work at the Capitol and an interaction with Senator Bullard.
A speaker announced that Senate Bill 2065 had passed the Senate by voice count listed in the meeting as 48 ayes and 0 nays. Board members congratulated Morehouse and presented recognition during the superintendent spotlight.
Dr. Ross used the superintendent’s report to note district accomplishments more broadly, including a reported 95% completion rate on statewide assessments (meeting the state-required minimum) and media for the district’s "We Have a Path for That" college-and-career campaign. He also noted recent senior awards where 77 students earned nearly $6 million in scholarships and monetary awards.
The board extended congratulations to Morehouse and the district’s April teacher of the month, Grace Oliver.
