January is School Board Recognition Month and Richland Parish is honored to celebrate its school board members for their dedication and commitment to the district’s schools and students.
“Our school board members are selfless volunteers who spend long hours working to ensure all of our students have the opportunity to learn and grow,” Superintendent Sheldon Jones said. “Celebrating School Board Recognition Month is one way to say thanks for all they do.”
Serving as a link between the community and classroom, school board members are elected to establish the policies that provide the framework for public schools. The Richland Parish School Board is responsible for an annual operating budget of $53 million; 2,744 students; and 12 campuses.
“School boards are essential to a strong public education system,” Louisiana School Boards Association Executive Director Janet Pope said. “They provide the local governance and oversight that makes it possible for school districts to serve students, including establishing a strategic plan, adopting policies, approving a budget, and selecting and evaluating a superintendent. It’s fitting that we celebrate them in January as their leadership is key to the success of every school district in Louisiana.”
LSBA Board President Vernon Travis echoed those same thoughts. “It’s the perfect opportunity to honor our school board members and let the communities they serve know about their many contributions.”
Board members serving Richland Parish are District 1 Linda Jones, District 2 Rev. William Cleveland, District 3 Reed Trisler, District 4 James Hough, ,District 5 Dr. Georgia Ineichen, District 6 Marie Lewis, District 7 Scott McKay, District 8 Vice-President Emily Ogden and District 9 President Chris Pruitt.
