As May is School Board Recognition Month, sponsored by the Iowa Association of School Boards, we celebrate the contributions of board members to Iowa public education. Urbandale Community School District is celebrating the work of school board members who are Developing Iowa’s Future Together through their commitment to our students, schools, and community.

As citizen leaders, UCSD board members face complex and demanding challenges. Board members contribute thousands of hours each year leading their districts. Whether it be crafting policies, hiring administrators, listening to staff, student, and familial concerns, or advocating with legislators, board members always strive to build a solid foundation toward the goal of high student achievement. The time spent in board meetings represents just one piece of the puzzle—a small fraction of the hours school board members spend leading in their districts. They attend professional development opportunities to keep current on the latest trends in educational leadership; are deeply involved in community and school activities; and they create, read and study countless reports, agendas, proposals and other information to guide difficult decisions. 

During School Board Recognition month, join us in extending a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to our UCSD Board of Directors for the countless hours they dedicate to supporting students, families, staff, teachers, and administrators. We are #thankful4U! #CelebrateIASchoolBoards

Board of Directors: Ashley Anderson, Dan Gutmann, Rachel Kent, President Katherine Howsare, Vice President Brianna Sayre Geiser, Jenny Meade, and Jason Menke.

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