Dear Editor,
On behalf of the Goodrich Area School District, our staff and students, please let me take the time to recognize the members of the Goodrich School Board as part of January School Board Appreciation Month. January is set aside each year to appreciate and applaud the incredible efforts of these dedicated men and women on behalf of our students, staff and our community. Throughout the year, our school board provides vital support and vision which has led to continued growth and improvements throughout our district. Their efforts were made through un-selfish motives to better the quality of education for all students.
Though many in our governmental system are paid or receive specific benefits, our school board members are simply local citizens, selflessly giving of their time, knowledge, and efforts to do what’s best for kids. They spend many hours preparing for board meetings, visiting buildings, attending committee meetings, talking with teachers and administrators while giving their time away from jobs, homes, and families. Our board members come from various backgrounds yet come together for the common goal of bettering the Goodrich School System which in turn strengthens our community.
Please take time to thank any school board members you might come in contact with: Tim Zirnhelt, Linda Jackson, Douglas Tetmeyer, David Cramer, Jeff Gardner, Chip Schultz and Niki Wiederman. It is their hard work and tireless efforts that make it a great day to be a Goodrich Martian!
John Fazer, Superintendent