January is School Board Recognition Month and Brownwood ISD (BISD) 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.

“As superintendent, I am grateful for our dedicated school board members. Their local roots and commitment profoundly enhance our educational community,” said BISD Superintendent Dr. Joe Young. “Their tireless efforts and leadership demonstrate an unwavering commitment to our district’s academic performance and financial transparency. Please help me thank them for their service and for continually fostering a robust and community-connected future for all our students.”

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.”

Board members serving Brownwood ISD include Board President Michael Cloy, Vice President Roderick B. Jones, Sr., Secretary Diane Thompson, Eric Evans, Codie Smith, Amary Doremus, and Justin Posey.

Learn more about school board service at tasb.org.