MASON CITY – The Mason City Community School District is joining with other communities throughout Iowa this spring to honor its elected school board members during Iowa School Board Recognition Month during May. This month recognizes that Iowa’s volunteer school board members are providing leadership, through responsibilities ranging from strong financial stewardship to ensuring high-quality curriculum, to make sure all students are prepared for a bright future when they graduate.
Serving on the local school board are Janna Arndt, Jim Collins, Mark Dodd, Darshini Jayawardena, Paula Recinos, Robert Thoms and Scott Warren.
“These men and women volunteer countless hours of unpaid time to provide the best possible education for our students, and we want to recognize that in this community,” said Mason City Schools Superintendent Dr. Anita Micich. “As your elected leaders, they continue their commitment and responsiveness to our youth, families and community in their decision-making for our public schools. Too often the efforts of school board members go unrecognized and unrewarded, so let us take this opportunity to thank them for their service.”
The School District would like to extend an invitation to the public to stop by the regular meeting of the Board on Monday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. and thank the Board in person for their service to our community.
“Even though we are making a special effort in May to show appreciation for our school board members, we recognize their contributions reflect a year-long effort on their part,” said Micich. “They are dedicated individuals who are committed to improving student achievement and to striving for the best for all of our students.”
