January is School Board Appreciation Month!

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To the Grand Blanc Community and Beyond:

January is School Board Recognition Month. We would like to take this opportunity to recognize the individuals who approach their volunteer work with extraordinary dedication to Grand Blanc Community Schools. They are Grand Blanc residents whose decisions affect our children and build our community. All of our Board of Education members have, or have had students in Grand Blanc Schools. Some are alumni themselves. They are active in building activities, sporting events, alumni activities and so much more, in addition to their attendance at meetings and workshops.
The Grand Blanc Board of Education is charged with making decisions that are sometimes difficult and often require sifting through a great deal of information. They contribute hundreds of hours each year leading Grand Blanc Schools and participate in professional development to keep informed of the latest trends in educational leadership. All of this is done on a volunteer basis and with unending enthusiasm. Board members regularly donate their time, resources and even their own money to the district’s mission.
Through their dedication, collaboration with other school district staff, and their governance and advocacy, they are building the future of education in Grand Blanc and across Michigan. Grand Blanc is the largest district in our county, giving them a leading role in policy decisions and allowing them to pave new roads in education.
This month, we encourage all members of the community to thank a board member. Take this opportunity to show your year-round appreciation for these dedicated leaders and begin to better understand how our school board works together to prepare today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders.
The next time you see them at the school, the grocery store, or at a Board of Education meeting, please say “Thank You”.


Our Board of Education members are:

James Avery, President
Term: 2015-2020
Susan Kish, Vice President
Term: 2017-2022
Meredith Anderson, Secretary
Term: 2017-2022
Yasmeen Youngs, Treasurer
Term: 2017-2022
Jay Hoffman, Trustee
Term: 2015-2020
Curtis Jablonski, Trustee
Term: 2018-2024
Martin Ray, Trustee
Term: 2018-2024

For more information about the Grand Blanc Board of Education, visit www.grandblancschools.org. Board meetings are video-recorded and can be viewed here. The next board meeting is January 28, 2019. As always, community input is welcome and encouraged!

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