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VEGA ISD
District contact: Dr. Jerry Adams, Superintendent; jadams@vegalonghorn.net; 806-267-2123 For release: January 2024
Trustees honored during School Board Recognition Month
(Vega, Texas) — January is School Board Recognition Month and Vega ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students.
The theme of this year’s School Board Recognition Month is Locally Elected, Community Connected, which highlights the connection between school trustees and their communities. School Board members are the largest group of locally-elected officials in the state.
“Our School Board members are vital. Their dedication, vision, and commitment shape the future of our schools and students,” says Superintendent Dr. Jerry Adams.
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 5.4 million public schoolchildren in their care.
“Texas School Boards are so important because they bring a deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of their local communities to their role,” Troxell said. “Boards lead their districts by providing oversight, setting goals, overseeing the budget, and selecting and evaluating the superintendent. These volunteers serve for the betterment of their communities.”
School Board members volunteer their time serving the school district. Each School Board member has met and exceeded their training hours going above and beyond with continued professional development. In addition, the Vega ISD School Board members spent considerable time with the recent Superintendent search and selection process during the past semester. School Board members will be recognized for their volunteer service during the January 17, 2024 School Board meeting at 6:30 PM.
Board members serving Vega ISD are: T. J. Barclay (President), Matt Marshall (Vice-President), Scott Brorman (Secretary), Kaeli Hales, Greg Hermesmeyer, Tracy May, and Nichole TeVelde.
Learn more about school board service at tasb.org.