GWINN — Gwinn Area Community Schools issued a news release recognizing the GACS Board of Education for School Board Recognition Month.

“January is School Board Recognition Month, a time to recognize the individuals who approach their volunteer work like it is a full-time job and with extraordinary dedication to public schools,” it said. “They are citizens whose decisions affect our children and build our community.

“School boards are charged with making decisions that can sometimes be quite difficult, or require sifting through a great deal of information. They contribute hundreds of hours each year leading Gwinn Area Community Schools.

“Collectively, school board members across the state spend more than 7,500 hours on professional development to keep well informed of the latest trends in educational leadership, are deeply involved in community activities and spend many hours at extracurricular events.

“Through their dedication, collaboration with other school district staff, their governance and advocacy, they are building the future of education in Michigan.

“This month, we encourage all members of the community to thank a board member. Take this opportunity to show our year-round appreciation for these servant leaders and begin to better understand how local trustees work together to prepare today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders.”

On the board of education at GACS are: President Ashley Jenema, Vice President Dawn Andrews, Secretary Avis Meyers-Ketola, Treasurer John Waldo and trustees Glenn Boogren, Brian Heath and Brad Johnson.

For more information about the Gwinn Area Community Schools Board of Education, please visit the district’s website at www.GwinnSchools.org.