The board said goodbye to Mrs. Peggy Dewberry, celebrating her accomplishments as an eight-year board member and as a teacher at Malakoff Elementary for twenty-three years. Superintendent Don Layton thanked Mrs. Dewberry for her service, dedication, and love of our Tiger Students.

The board then swore in its newly elected members, Pat Jones, Keith Massingill, and Bryan Young. They then reorganized the board voting in the following officers: President Jason Dalrymple, Vice President Keith Massingill, and Board Secretary Bryan Young.

Also recognized at the meeting were some very special Tigers from all campuses.

MES's Ark Awards went to Lainey Smith who works to show not just random but "intentional acts of kindness" and Douglas Phillips, a rock star in math and science who always encourages others.

TES's Celebrities of the Month are Avery Phillips, a student with a great sense of humor and positive attitude and Kirstyn Boles who is an excellent model for her peers.

Mrs. Tello bragged about MIS's GT Mindset Team who compete by coming up with unique strategies for complex problems. Sixth-grade team members include Mercie Williams, Audry Humble, Aletha Reeves, Adelin Snyder, Jack Hayes, Jase Welch, and Edric Tucker. Fifth-grade team members include Jordyn Willingham, Mya Leger, James Starek, Mackenzie Dean, Camden Vieregge, Brooklyn De los Santos, and Victoria Hadnot.

MJH's Students of the Month are Graham Thomas, a student-athlete who is always respectful to peers and staff, and Allyson Clinton who always makes everyone smile.

Lastly, Mr. Lahey explained that MHS's Student of the Month, Victoria Gibson, is an excellent example of student perseverance and a positive attitude!