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Ralston board dedicates meeting room to longtime member Linda J. Richards
Summary
The Ralston Public Schools Board of Education read a proclamation and dedicated its boardroom as the Linda J. Richards Leadership and Learning Center on June 8, honoring Richards’ 25 years of service to the district and state education organizations.
The Ralston Public Schools Board of Education on June 8 formally dedicated its boardroom to longtime trustee Linda J. Richards.
Vice President Mary Rorty read a proclamation that recognized Richards’ 25 years of service on the Ralston Board of Education — the longest tenure in district history — and cited her leadership on curriculum, facilities, fiscal oversight and student mental‑health work. The board then named the space the Linda J. Richards Leadership and Learning Center.
The tribute noted Richards’ broader service with the Nebraska Association of School Boards, including a term as president and recognition with statewide and international education leadership awards. Board members and staff in the meeting highlighted Richards’ work with students and community organizations and invited the public to join related commemorative events.
No formal vote tally was recorded in the on‑the‑record reading; the proclamation was read aloud and the dedication announced by Vice President Mary Rorty during the meeting.
