January is School Board Recognition Month and Woodsboro ISD is joining other districts across the state to gratefully acknowledge the invaluable contributions trustees make to their communities.

Volunteer school board members serve countless hour working to improve public education. In difficult times, school trustees develop policies and make tough decisions on complex educational and social issues that affect the entire community and the lives of individual students. They bear responsibility in Woodsboro fo the annual budget of $5 million, 540 students and 107 employees.

School trustees have a tremendous responsibility, preparing today’s students and tomorrow’s leaders-for productive roles in our society. School board members are the voice of their communities, serving first and foremost in the best interest of our children.

We at Woodsboro proudly join educators and community members in saluting these education advocates as they provide leadership for student achievement, academic programs, district funding, and school facilities. Our board is one of 1, 039 district and county boards across the state. These boards enable us to have local control of our public schools, meaning that decisions are made by local leaders who understand the community’s unique culture, values and challenges. These individuals deserve recognition and thanks for their commitment and dedication to the continuing success of our students and schools.

When you see them around the community, give them a big, “Thanks.” They truly agonize over what in the best interest of the children of Woodsboro. They have made some outstanding decisions concerning future facilities, the Dome Multi-purpose Center, the Tax Ratification Election, and staffing in the last few months. Sometimes these decisions are not popular, but they are focused on the students. You can always learn more about your Woodsboro Board by attending Board Meetings on the third Monday of each month. Please support them with you prayers and kind words.