Barret Ewing for Alma School Board

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The last highlighted statutory duty of School Board members is: Receive the training and professional development necessary to serve as active, informed members of the school board.

Information regarding the roles and responsibilities of Arkansas School Board Members was obtained from the Arkansas School Boards Association’s website. https://arsba.org/files/documents/School-Board-Basics-for-New-Board-Members-2017.pdf.

This week’s highlighted statutory duty of School Board members is: Visit district schools and classrooms, when students are present, at least annually and attend some events and functions.

Information regarding the roles and responsibilities of Arkansas School Board Members was obtained from the Arkansas School Boards Association’s website. https://arsba.org/files/documents/School-Board-Basics-for-New-Board-Members-2017.pdf.

This week’s highlighted statutory duty of School Board members is: Oversee school district finances and all aspects of the budget. Information about Alma School District’s current and historical budgets can be found on the School District’s website at https://www.almasd.net/Page/31.

Information regarding the roles and responsibilities of Arkansas School Board Members was obtained from the Arkansas School Boards Association’s website.https://arsba.org/files/documents/School-Board-Basics-for-New-Board-Members-2017.pdf

This week’s highlighted statutory duty of School Board members is: Employ staff and employ/evaluate the superintendent. You can read bios for Alma School District’s Administration on the School District’s website at https://www.almasd.net/domain/10.

Information regarding the roles and responsibilities of Arkansas School Board Members was obtained from the Arkansas School Boards Association’s website.https://arsba.org/files/documents/School-Board-Basics-for-New-Board-Members-2017.pdf

This week’s highlighted statutory duty of School Board members is: Make, enforce, and obey school district policies. Alma School District’s policies can be found on the School District’s website at https://www.almasd.net/domain/18 .

Information regarding the roles and responsibilities of Arkansas School Board Members was obtained from the Arkansas School Boards Association’s website.https://arsba.org/files/documents/School-Board-Basics-for-New-Board-Members-2017.pdf

This week’s highlighted statutory duty of School Board members is: Follow all the state and federal laws that govern public schools. As you can imagine, there are many laws that govern our schools. To ensure school districts are following state and federal laws governing schools, School Boards rely on professional guidance.

Information regarding the roles and responsibilities of Arkansas School Board Members was obtained from the Arkansas School Boards Association’s website.https://arsba.org/files/documents/School-Board-Basics-for-New-Board-Members-2017.pdf

This week’s highlighted statutory duty of School Board members is: Determine the mission and direction of the school district. The Alma School District’s mission is to “Sustain a community of diverse learners that have relevant learning experiences, academically and personally.” The District’s VISION, MISSION, AND BELIEFS can be found on the District’s website at https://www.almasd.net/domain/13.

Information regarding the roles and responsibilities of Arkansas School Board Members was obtained from the Arkansas School Boards Association’s website.https://arsba.org/files/documents/School-Board-Basics-for-New-Board-Members-2017.pdf

As outlined by the Arkansas School Boards Association, School Board members are required to attend School Board meetings. Alma’s School Board meetings are currently being held at the Alma PAC Green Room to allow for Social Distancing. Did you know they are also live streamed so you can participate from the comfort of your home? You can live stream and view previously recorded board meetings at https://www.almasd.net/Page/5358.

Information regarding the roles and responsibilities of Arkansas School Board Members was obtained from the Arkansas School Boards Association’s website.https://arsba.org/files/documents/School-Board-Basics-for-New-Board-Members-2017.pdf

A lot of people want to know how I feel about Alma's Agricultural and Vocational Program. Here are my thoughts:

I am passionate about education because Alma Schools are where I was given the foundation and direction for my future. Alma Schools provided me with the tools needed to learn and an opportunity to follow my interests, successfully equipping me to choose a career path for myself. Every student deserves those opportunities, which is why there is no better time than now for Alma Schools to be investing in Agricultural and Vocational education.

There are many methods for expanding education and building skillsets, including college, apprentice programs, internships, and on-the-job training. The ability to pursue such a wide array of opportunities highlights the importance of incorporating Agricultural and Vocational Studies in our schools. By giving students the opportunity to learn and have their passions turn into a career path, we are not only investing in our students, but also our communities and state.

Agriculture is Arkansas’s largest industry and the lifeblood of our society. Jobs in the trade industry are also in high demand and skilled workers are critical to our community and way of life. I believe the demand for skilled workers will continue to grow exponentially over the next 10 years as more baby boomers retire and leave the workforce.

Alma has a reputation of giving students opportunities to learn fundamentals, but also the freedom to explore their interests and passions through Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education, CTE (Career and Technical Education), and now a much-needed Agricultural and Vocational Program. The diversification being offered for our students is enhancing their education experience and will pay dividends for our community.

There are approximately 9 weeks until the School Board election. Each week, I’ll be highlighting a different statutory duty of School Board members, as outlined by the Arkansas School Boards Association. Per the Arkansas School Board Association, the most important thing to recognize as a new board member, is that we are single members of a body that must function as a unit. I want to take this opportunity to highlight Alma’s currently appointed board members. To read their bios, check out the Alma School District’s Board of Education Members webpage at, https://www.almasd.net/Page/16 .

Information regarding the roles and responsibilities of Arkansas School Board Members was obtained from the Arkansas School Boards Association’s website.https://arsba.org/files/documents/School-Board-Basics-for-New-Board-Members-2017.pdf

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Alma local running for Position 2 on Alma School Board Barrett Ewing will be running for position 2 on the Alma School Board. The election will take place on May 18.