Board members Shae Cottar, Tiffany Guy, Richard Clem, Hellen Berrott-Tims, Mercedes Renteria III and Howard Sampson pose proudly with Superintendent Dr. Randy O’Brien during the January 9th Board meeting. The Board was recognized as an Honor Board by TASB. Not pictured, Jessica Woods.
By: Susan Passmore, Special to the Magazine
Goose Creek CISD’s board was selected as a 2022 Honor School Board as part of the 2022 Texas Association of School Administrators School Board Awards, and a plaque with a resolution, a lapel pin, mouse pad, portfolio, pen and station bearing the Honor Board logo were presented to trustees at the January 9th meeting.
Dan Troxell, executive director of the Texas Association of School Boards, applauded the efforts of trustees in providing leadership and good governance so that school districts can focus on educating the 5.4 million public schoolchildren in their care. “Texas school boards are critical to the success of students and the future of Texas,” Troxell said. “Boards lead their districts in the right direction, providing oversight, setting goals, overseeing the budget, and selecting and evaluating the superintendent. These volunteers serve for the betterment of their local schools and communities.”
“I am proud to recognize our school board members for their hard work in helping to make our district successful,” Superintendent Dr. Randal O’Brien said. “We appreciate the hard work and time these generous volunteers devote to attending meetings, workshops, conferences and events; staying current with district projects and progress; reviewing and updating policies, as well as representing the district’s stakeholders.”
Serving as president, Richard Clem from District 4 was elected in May 2017. Tiffany Guy, District 6, elected in May 2019, serves as vice president. Serving as secretary, Howard Sampson, District 1, was appointed to the board in 2009 and has continued to serve on the board. Helen Berrott-Tims, District 5, joined the board in May 2021 and serves as assistant secretary. Board members Shae Cottar, District 7, elected in May 2019; Mercedes Renteria III, District 2, elected in May 2021; and Jessica Woods, District 3, elected in May 2015, round out the list of distinguished board members.