GRAVETTE — The Gravette School District is joining districts across the state to celebrate School Board Member Recognition Month in January. More than 1,500 Arkansas school board members are being honored for their service and dedication to public education, according to Richard Page, superintendent of Gravette schools.
"Our board members assume a crucial role in representing our students and advocating for public education," Page said. "We are very proud of our members and Arkansas School Board Recognition Month is a great time to recognize them and celebrate their accomplishments."
The members serving on the Gravette School Board are Jay Oliphant, president; John Edwards, vice-president; Heather Finley, secretary; and board members Hope Duke, Tracy Moorman, Jack Skillett and Ty Russell.
The Gravette board members will be honored by being recognized at halftime of the Gravette-Pea Ridge basketball game Friday night and on the marquee of each of the schools.
As publicly elected school leaders, Arkansas school board members set policy for their respective districts. Under state law, they are empowered to hire and evaluate the superintendent, oversee district finances, approve the budget and determine the vision and mission of the district. School boards must also approve the curriculum and ensure the district maintains adequate facilities for teaching and learning.
In addition to their board duties, state law requires Arkansas school board members to earn a minimum of six hours of professional development each year in areas related to their role and responsibilities.
"Thank you to these outstanding citizens for their support of Gravette schools," Page said.
Community on 01/18/2017