January is School Board Recognition Month - Thank You, Board Members!
Launch the media gallery 1 playerJanuary is School Board Recognition Month – a time to recognize the 2,700 elected school board members in Oklahoma who dedicate their time to serving public education by supporting the students and school staff members in their communities.
At Jenks Public Schools, we are fortunate to have five committed board members who play an important role in serving our District.
The JPS Board members are:
Terry Keeling, President
Melissa Abdo, Vice President
Ron Barber
Chuck Forbes
Tracy Kennedy
The Jenks Public Schools Board of Education establishes policies and procedures for the operation of the school system. The Board evaluates the needs of the District and community while acting within the framework of Oklahoma and federal laws. Each member of the five-person Board must live within the District boundaries, and each member is elected to a five-year term by patrons of the Jenks Public Schools District. Board members must follow a strict code of ethics, and in order to enact school policy, members are expected to study issues relating to public education and familiarize themselves with students, staff members, and school sites within the District.
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