Nov. 15 is "School Board Members Day"
in the state of Illinois. This day of recognition was set by legislative action
in 2007. That proclamation stated that "school board members ... sit in
trust for their diverse communities, meeting their communities' expectations
and aspirations for the public education of their children. School board
members selflessly donate countless hours to public service with no
compensation ... providing leadership that sets high standards for the
education of all students."
School board members are your neighbors, friends, and
colleagues, i.e., everyday people who truly are "everyday heroes" for
taking on this extraordinary duty — not for a paycheck or notoriety — but for
the satisfaction of seeing all children excel through education.
On Nov. 15, and every day thereafter, I ask that you honor and
thank these selfless individuals for their public service to your community,
your schools and your children.
Thank you for your duty to our schools.
Respectfully,
Heather Walsh
Principal
Poplar Grove Elementary
