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.
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