Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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January 01, 2020
WHEREAS, Michigan is home to roughly 600 local boards of education that work to enrich the lives of Michigan’s students through education and directly influence instruction in Michigan’s public schools; and,
WHEREAS, Article VIII, Section 2 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 states that providing for the education of Michigan’s children is a fundamental duty of the state government; and,
WHEREAS, local school board members are exceptional individuals who have committed themselves to this duty by governing school districts and advancing student achievement in the schools and communities in which they serve; and,
WHEREAS, during this month, we join with the Michigan Association of School Boards, Michigan Department of Education, local school districts and community organizations to recognize and raise awareness of the countless efforts and contributions of local school boards and school board members throughout Michigan; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim January 2020 as School Board Recognition Month in Michigan.