HUMBOLDT — An emotional Joe Works ended his 20-year tenure Monday on the Humboldt USD 258 Board of Education.
“Education is very important and Humboldt does a lot of things very well,” said Works, owner of B&W Trailer Hitches, who was recognized for his service at Monday’s board meeting. “It is great for the city and the community to be known as a community with a great school.
“I applaud all of you for grabbing the torch and carrying on,” Works added, and with a bit of emotion in his voice wished the current board good luck.
Superintendent of Schools Kay Lewis called Works a “mentor” to other board members and someone “[who] always made sure that he put kids first.”
She also said that Works’ efforts and time were appreciated and that he would “be sorely missed.”
BOARD members engaged in a brainstorming session led by Lewis wherein they came up with “big ideas” for the district’s five-year strategic plan.
Topics included:
— Retention and recruitment of new teachers
— Career exploration
— Financial responsibility
— Safety and security
— Social and emotional well-being
— Extracurricular activities
— Student success and project-based learning
Setting out a vision is important for accreditation and setting goals for the district, Lewis said.
IN OTHER business, the board approved the KASB Comprehensive Tobacco-Free School Grounds policy.
