Monday, January 23, 2012
School Board Appreciation Week
School Board Members who govern our schools are helping to make a difference in the lives of our children. The Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA), school systems, and communities across the state will recognize the work of boards of education January 23-29 during School Board Appreciation Week. This special week is a chance for the community to thank these individuals for their commitment to our students and their education.
The primary duty of a school board is to provide the opportunity for the best and most appropriate education for all children entrusted in its care. The School Board Members of Lawrence County serve as advocates for every student and urge citizens to become aware of and more involved in education. Businesses looking to locate in a community look closely at the strength of the local schools. Public Education is everyone’s business, and it holds the key to the success of every community
Eligibility to be elected to a Tennessee school board includes being a citizen of Tennessee, at least 18 years old, a resident of the school district, a registered voter in the county, and a high school graduate or G.E.D. All county school boards must be popularly elected by district, in non-partisan elections, to staggered four year terms of office.
Basic premises of school board operations include serving as a corporate body and as a policy-making body. Every newly elected board member is required to attend a two-day training session along with completing seven hours of training provided through the School Board Academy Program.
Those proving their dedication while attending countless meetings and events in order to represent districts of Lawrence County include Chairman, Jerry Campbell, Roberta Brazier, Jack Bryant, Brenda Jacobs, Duke Snider, Nicky Hartsfield, Jerry Brewer, Michael “Killer” Kilburn, and Kevin Caruso. Lawrence County Schools wishes to thank these members for their time and efforts to govern over our entire system.
