However, the time and energy given are worthwhile when they join with students, parents and educators to celebrate our many successes in academics, athletics and fine arts. Our seven School Board members are among the district's most enthusiastic cheerleaders. As the governing body of the local public school system, the Board of Trustees sets policies that provide the framework educators use in determining instructional practices for our individual schools. In fact, School Board members represent the largest group of publicly elected officials in Texas. As elected officials, they represent all district citizens by attending lengthy meetings, individual school activities, and special district events.
Members work closely with parents, educators and community members.
We are fortunate that C-FB ISD School Board members take their roles very seriously. Because they believe in life-long learning, they attend conferences, seminars and training sessions that give them valuable insight in their roles as elected officials. Although the district sets aside January as a time to show appreciation to the seven School Board members, their contributions reflect a year-round commitment to public education. Through their dedication and civic responsibility, the Board of Trustees ensures the local control of our community's public schools. I applaud them for their vision and for giving their time to make local control of public schools possible.