Yoakum ISD

School Board Recognition Month

By Clayton Kelley

  • Pictured in the front row from left to right are Amanda Fling, President Glen Kusak, and Darlene Renken. Pictured in the back row from left to right are Gary Colman, Rodney Svec, and Terry Boening. Not pictured is Donnetta Sherrer. For more information about honoring School Board trustees during School Board Recognition Month, see page 6. YHT Staff photo.
    Pictured in the front row from left to right are Amanda Fling, President Glen Kusak, and Darlene Renken. Pictured in the back row from left to right are Gary Colman, Rodney Svec, and Terry Boening. Not pictured is Donnetta Sherrer. For more information about honoring School Board trustees during School Board Recognition Month, see page 6. YHT Staff photo.

    City of Yoakum Mayor Pro-Tem Tanya Wenzel and City Council Member Mitchell Franz recognized the Yoakum ISD School Board members with a proclamation making January School Board Recognition Month.

    “January is school board recognition month,” Franz said. “It is a great time to celebrate our hardworking school board members. This emphasizes the critical roles school board members play in shaping the future of our state all without compensation. The School Board members’ goals always focus on the future success of the children in our community.”

    The Yoakum ISD officially called for a Trustee Election to be held May 3. Board Trustee Rodney Svec is the only position up for re-election. The first day to file for a place on the ballot for this election is Jan. 15. Feb. 14, is the last day to file.

    “Because our School Board represents our community, it is important community members take an active part in elections,” Yoakum ISD Superintendent Tom Kelley said.

    Kelley also gave his principal’s report at the School Board meeting. Enrollment numbers are holding steady at 1,444 students. This time last year, there were 1,477 students. The School Board accepted retirement letters from Lynette Pate, business manager and Kathy Hagan, high school teacher effective January and May, respectively.