Atlanta ISD celebrates school board recognition month

The Atlanta ISD will join 1,024 school districts throughout Texas to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month, Superintendent Sidney Harrist announced.

“Our school board members are volunteers who shoulder critical responsibilities and often make difficult choices for our district, all without pay. Their goal is always focused on the future success of the children in our district,” Harrist said. “Celebrating School Board Recognition Month is one way to say thanks for all they do.”

Serving as a link between the community and classroom, school board members are elected to establish the policies that provide the framework for public schools. The Atlanta ISD board is responsible for an annual budget of $24 million, 1848 students and 334 employees, and five campuses.

Board members serving Atlanta ISD are: Charlotte Stanley, President; Keri Richardson, Vice-President; Joe Wall, Secretary; Lauren Giesler; Spencer Hale; Joel Steger; and Randall Thomason.

“It is more important than ever before that communities support public education so that today’s students are prepared to be productive citizens and the leaders of tomorrow. Please take a moment and tell school board members ‘thanks for caring about our children and giving so much to our community.’. Let them know we support them and that their dedicated service is recognized and truly appreciated,” Harrist said.