SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION WEEK

SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION WEEK

February 15-19, 2016

Superintendent Jeremy Schmidt

and

K-12 Principal Nathaniel Boyer

The Lester Prairie School District will join school districts throughout the state to salute their local education leaders during Minnesota’s annual School Board Recognition Week February 15-19.

The commemorative week is designed to recognize the contributions made by Minnesota’s school board members, including the Lester Prairie School District School Board, who are charged with governing public education under state law.

Minnesota school board members are chosen by their communities through election or appointment to manage local schools.  They oversee budgets, which fund education programs for more than 825,000 students in approximately 2,000 schools.  Their personnel decisions affect more than 52,000 teachers and thousands of administrators and support staff workers.

These volunteer leaders also are responsible for formulating school district policy, approving curricula, maintaining school facilities, and adhering to state and federal education law.  Legal concerns and the complexities of school finance, including budgeting and taxation, require them to spend many hours in board training programs and personal study to enhance their understanding of these issues.

Our deepest appreciation is extended to the dedicated men and women who make it possible for local citizens to participate in education in our community.  We salute the public servants of the Lester Prairie School Board whose commitment and civic responsibility make local control of public schools in our community possible: Karla Heigl, Rawelin Radtke, Steve Ziermann, Merri Lea Kyllo, Corbey Hentges, and Mary Otto.

Please join the Lester Prairie Administration and Staff by saying thanks to our local school board members during Minnesota’s School Board Recognition Week.