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Board considers MSBA student achievement nomination and public praise for Connie Shields
Summary
The board discussed nominations for an MSBA student achievement award and several members urged recognizing Connie Shields for years of support to students; members also noted dual-credit program successes as a factor in recognition.
Board members reviewed community input on MSBA student achievement nominations and discussed whether to present multiple awards. Several members urged honoring Connie (Connie Shields) for sustained contributions—particularly support for students lacking clothing and for organizing a train ride for second graders—calling her work "very much loved." One board member said, "She was very much loved," in urging recognition.
Members also highlighted dual-credit programming and rising graduation rates as reasons to recognize educators and community supporters. The board discussed logistics of presenting plaques and noted potential sensitivity if an award would mean inviting grieving family members.
