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January is School Board Recognition Month, and Winona ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. With the theme, Leadership for Tomorrow’s Texas, Winona ISD’s celebrations will spotlight the essential role school board members play in guiding the future of education.

The month-long observance is an opportunity for members of our community to strengthen their understanding of the crucial role school boards play in

uplifting public education and representing our residents.

Dan Troxell, executive director of the Texas Association of School Boards, applauded the efforts of volunteer trustees in providing leadership and good governance so that school districts can focus on educating the 5.5 million public schoolchildren in their care.

“School trustees voluntarily tackle the job of governing school districts and do so in a manner that shows what it means to be unwavering in their commitment to the schoolchildren they serve,” said Dan Troxell, TASB executive director. “While board members come from different backgrounds and live different lives, they collectively come together with the common goal to support students.”

To acknowledge the work of school trustees, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation designating January as School Board Recognition Month. “School board members play an integral role in promoting a lifelong love of learning in the next generation,” the proclamation states. To read the full proclamation, visit tasb.org.

School board members are the state's largest group of locally elected officials.

"The Winona ISD Board of Trustees embodies unwavering dedication, thoughtful leadership, and a deep commitment to the success of our students, staff, and community. Their vision and service inspire us to continue striving for excellence every day. We are truly grateful for their impact and tireless efforts." – Damenion Miller, Superintendent, Winona ISD

Board Members serving Winona ISD are:

Randy Hawkins, President

Mark Wintters, Vice President

Connie Gibbs, Secretary

Scott Jones

Diane Newman

Aaron Wilson

William Allen