At last night's School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle recognized the Board of Education, and specifically, Board Member Billy King.
This was King’s final regular Board meeting, after six years of service. This year, he chose not to run for re-election.
He first was elected to the Board in 2018, and was re-elected in 2021. But his connection to the District is much longer than six years. King is also a Ray-Pec graduate, and is a Ray-Pec parent. That experience as an alum and community member informed his viewpoint and his contributions as a board member.
In thanking King, Dr. Slagle listed many of the accomplishments that took place during his tenure of service. Thank you, Billy King, for your service and for all of your work to make this district a better place for our students. He was presented with a school bell on a plaque.
The Governor has proclaimed March as School Board Recognition Month in Missouri, and Dr. Slagle publicly thanked the entire board for their dedicated energy and countless hours devoted to the community.
Our school board members, elected by local residents, are not paid for their board service. We appreciate the important contributions they play in the education of our children. Board members were presented with certificates of appreciation from the Missouri School Boards' Association and Rep. Sherri Gallick’s office, along with a resolution honoring their service from Governor Parson’s Office.
Pictured, from left: Patty Phillips, Board President Ruth Johnson, Carol Barnes, Paul Coffman, Bill Lowe, and Billy King. Board Vice President Deanna Olson was absent.