The Benton Community School District will join public education systems throughout the state to salute their local school board members and celebrate public education during Iowa’s annual School Board Recognition Month in May.
The commemorative month is designed to recognize the contributions made by more than 2,000 local school board, community college and AEA board members, including the members of the Benton Community Board of Education, who are charged with governing public education under state law.
Iowa school board members are chosen by their communities through election to manage local schools. These volunteer leaders also are responsible for formulating school system policy, approving curricula, maintaining school facilities and adhering to state and federal education law. Legal concerns and the complexities of school finance, including budgeting and taxation, require them to spend many hours in board training programs and personal study to enhance their understanding of these issues.
We don’t always recognize the dedication and hard work of these public servants elected to represent us and the interest of our children. Please join us by saying “thanks” to our school board members during School Board Member Recognition Month in May.
Here is a list of the board members at Benton Community and their (years of service) including the 2017-18 school year as a board member:
Pat Stepanek - Board President (9)
Wayne Reinhardt - Board Vice President (9)
Roy Becker (7)
Shannon Feuerbach (3)
Theresa Ludeking (4)
Matt Nolte (3)
Theresa Thompson (3)
