Keystone Central School Board recognized

BALD EAGLE TOWNSHIP, PA – In honor of the commitment and time school board directors volunteer on behalf of Pennsylvania schools and communities all year long, January is designated School Director Recognition Month.

Pennsylvania public schools educate nearly 2 million students, including the 3,478 students in Keystone Central School District. The nine members of each local school board are a vital part of the district’s administrative team, making informed decisions that lead public schools and provide opportunities for every student to succeed.

To thank these public servants, the Keystone Central board members at Thursday night’s board work session received notebooks designed with the district logo and their name.   They were also presented with a short video of thanks from students and staff.

Keystone Central recognized Wayne Koch, Elisabeth Lynch, Polly Donahay, Jeff Johnston, Tracy Smith, David Dietrich, Roger Elling, Rick Schulze and James Knauff for their service to KCSD.

According to a district release, school board directors’ work is complex and diverse.  From voting on budgets to adopting policy to conducting comprehensive planning, school boards make key decisions that drive public education.   School directors devote, on an average, 10 hours each month to board business, which has only been made more challenging by the ongoing effects of the pandemic and related issues that impact the well-being of students and families.

Per the district release: “Board service is unpaid, and school directors are often motivated to pursue the role out of a desire to benefit their community.  School directors are locally elected officials, focused on improving the townships and boroughs in which they live.  They are our fellow neighbors, local leaders, co-workers, parents and friends.”