Murray Independent School District School Board Honored this Month
(Jan. 15, 2021) – As Kentucky observes School Board Recognition Month in January, Murray Independent School District joining in the celebration. A special MISD Thank You video and highlights from recognition at January 14, 2021 Board Meeting can be viewed at: https://bit.ly/39wMm18.
Dr. Richard Crouch, chair, Gina Winchester, vice chair, Gayle Rogers, Shawn Smee, and Dr. Miranda Terry, are among the more than 850 school board members in the state’s 171 local school districts being recognized this month for their service.
This is the perfect time to thank school board members for serving in a role that has become increasingly complex, said Ronnie Holmes, president of the Kentucky School Boards Association and chairman of the Graves County school board.
“Members of the Murray Independent Board of Education are responsible for making decisions aimed at ensuring that every child in their district has a chance to be successful both in school and in life,” Holmes said. “To do that, members oversee a multi-million dollar budget, keep up with changing education laws and policies, and spend hours on professional learning and state-mandated training.”
The voters of Murray have elected local leaders, who work tirelessly to give every child access to high quality teaching and learning, and support the Traditions, Pride and Excellence of the Murray Independent School District” stated Coy Samons, MISD superintendent.
MISD Board members were recognized during the January 14, 2021 board meeting. Board members were given special tokens of appreciation from students and staff. A special thank you video from elementary, middle, and high school students was viewed in recognition of the board’s service. During the meeting, Gayle Rogers, was sworn in as the new board member. Rogers replaces Jason Howell, who left the board to take office as the new state senator for Kentucky’s District 1.