The Ellis County Press: Commissioners urge parents to work with school boards

Commissioners urge parents to work with school boards
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Editor on 01/17/2001 00:00:00


DIANA BUCKLEY
Ellis County Press
WAXAHACHIE - In a proclamation designating January as School Board Recognition
Month in Ellis County, county commissioners highlighted the importance of open
communication between school boards and members of the public.
'Whereas, local school board members are strong advocates for public education
and are responsible for communicating the needs of the school district to the
public and the public's expectations to the district,' the document stated.
'We urge all citizens to join us in recognizing the dedication and hard work of
local school board members and in working with them to mold an education system
that meets the needs of both today's and tomorrow's children.'
'School board members are the voice of their communities,' said Ferris
Superintendent Larry Hairgrove.
School Board Recognition Month provides a special opportunity for citizens to
contact school trustees to discuss issues of importance.