Wayne-Westland Community Schools is joining 537 local and 56 intermediate school districts across Michigan to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month.

"In another year full of challenges for public education, our school board members persevered through the adversity of 2021 to provide the best possible education for our students," said Superintendent John Dignan, Ed.D. "Celebrating School Board Recognition Month is one of the ways to express appreciation for all they do."

School board members represent the views and priorities of their community in the complex system of maintaining and running a district's public schools. They also reinforce the principle of local control over public education, which is an important, highly valued aspect of education in Michigan. Yet, too often, the efforts of school board members go unrecognized.

"Even though we are making a special effort during January to show appreciation for our school board members, we recognize their contributions reflect a year-round effort on their part," Dignan said. "No matter what challenges lie ahead for our district in 2022, our school board members will continue to govern to improve student achievement and provide an exceptional education for all our community's children."

The Board of Education will be recognized at the Board of Education meeting at 7 pm on Monday, January 24, 2022.

The individuals serving Wayne-Westland Community Schools are:

John Albrecht, Tom Buckalew, David Cox, Melandie Hines, Kimberly R May, Mark Neal, Frederick Weaver, Th.D.