January is School Board Appreciation Month, a great opportunity to say thank you to the USD 428 Board of Education who are committed to the success of every student on our community.
Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education members are Jacquie Disque, president; Aaron Emerson, vice-president; Chad Burroughs, Deanna Essmiller, Lori Reneau, Chris Umphres and Susan Young.
Elected at-large to serve a four-year term, these seven community leaders volunteer hundreds of hours attending meetings, reading reports, and discussing plans and programs to support educational achievement in Great Bend Public Schools.
“Our board members develop policies and make complex decisions that shape the future of our education system,” said Khris Thexton, USD 428 superintendent. “I appreciate their ability to guide our district with caring and compassionate leadership.”
In USD 428, board members are accountable for an annual budget near $60 million, over 2,800 students, nearly 700 employees, and 12 buildings.
A board member’s responsibility goes far beyond the monthly meeting, however.
“We are fortunate to have this dedicated group of individuals who invest their time in our schools, engage with the community, and advocate for student success locally and with legislators and policy makers,” said Thexton.
USD 428 would also like to thank Don Williams for his service to the USD 428 Board of Education as his term expires this month after serving from 2018 – 2022.
USD 428 encourages the community to join in by thanking school board members for their work this month and throughout the year. Notes of gratitude and encouragement can be sent care of the District Education Center, c/o Cathie McManaman, 201 S. Patton Rd, Great Bend, KS.
The USD 428 Board of Education meets regularly on the second Monday of the month at 5 p.m. at the USD 428 District Education Center. Their next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 10.
More information about the USD 428 Board of Education, as well as archived board reports, can be found atGreatBendSchools.net.
