By Misty Watson, BPJ Staff

January was designated as School Board Member Recognition Month, and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Byron Lyons read a resolution to that effect in Thursday’s meeting.

The designation is in recognition of the hard work and dedication for school board members to Bienville Parish Schools.

In the resolution, Lyons read, “I urge all citizens to join me in recognizing the dedication and hard work of local school board members and in working with them to mold an education that meets the needs of both today’s and tomorrow’s children. The mission of public schools is to meet the diverse educational needs of all children and to empower them to become competent, productive contributors to a democratic society and an ever-changing world; and local school board members are committed to children and believe that all children can be successful learners and that the best education is tailored to the individual needs of the child.”