School Board Recognized for Service at January Board Meeting

Posted Date: 01/22/2019

SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE IN JANUARY

         MANSFIELD –Mansfield School District joins districts across the state to celebrate School Board Member Recognition Month in January. More than 1500 Arkansas school board members are being honored for their service and dedication to public education.

“Our board members assume a crucial role in representing our students and advocating for public education,” said Mr. Robert Ross, Superintendent. “We are very proud of our members, and Arkansas School Board Recognition Month is a great time to recognize them and celebrate their accomplishments.”

The members serving on the Mansfield School Board are Rick Nicodemus, President; Mike Gipson, Vice-president; Mark Barton, Secretary; Dewayne Ward, Member;  and Trent Hayslip, Member.

The Mansfield School Board members will be recognized and presented certificates at the January board meeting.  The meeting will be held January 21, 2019, 6:00 p.m. at the Administration Building.

As publicly elected school leaders, Arkansas school board members set policy for their respective districts. Under state law, they are empowered to hire and evaluate the superintendent, oversee district finances, approve the budget, and determine the vision and mission of the district. School boards must also approve the curriculum and ensure the district maintains adequate facilities for teaching and learning.

In addition to their board duties, state law requires Arkansas school board members to earn a minimum of six hours of professional development each year in areas related to their role and responsibilities.

Pictured:  Rick Nicodemus, President; Dewayne Ward, Member; Mark Barton, Secretary; Trent Hayslip, Member; Mike Gipson, Vice-President; Robert Ross, Superintendent.