Little Things: ‘Grove Kids Warm School Board Hearts
LOWER POTTSGROVE PA – It’s the case with so many volunteers. They give freely of their time to local causes and organizations, and expect nothing but self-satisfaction in return. To them the little things, small acknowledgments by others of their efforts, mean a lot.
Members of the Pottsgrove Board of School Directors, all of them elected but uncompensated public officials, made that known during Tuesday’s (Jan. 10, 2023) school board meeting. One by one, they eagerly tore into large, individually presented envelopes containing hand-drawn thank-you cards and trinkets created by students at Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School.
The occasion? January 2023 is Pennsylvania “School Director Recognition Month,” district Superintendent Dr. David Finnerty noted. “On behalf of our entire district, I would like to thank each of you for your service and your commitment to improving student outcomes,” he told board members. They offer “many hours to help Pottsgrove continue to be the best place to teach and learn,” he said.
The value of the gifts was evident in the smiles and heard in the comments of directors themselves.
“Aren’t these just terrific?,” veteran director Patti Grimm rhetorically asked after the meeting concluded, and displayed several hand-made cards. “Look at this one, front and back!,” she proclaimed, and showed a young artists’ card-cover rendition of the school building. (at top). Then Grimm flipped it over and, on back, displayed two eyes and a big grin (above) that contained the words “thank you.”
“Precious. Just precious,” she declared.
Board President Al Leach has served as a director for eight years. Board members are “incredibly appreciative on getting these,” he explained to the meeting audience, and in each hand (above) held up cards he received. “I have all eight years’ worth from the kids,” he said, and added he was thankful for “any time the kids take in writing these out.”
Photos by The Post
Other coverage of the Pottsgrove school board Jan. 10 meeting:
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Little Things: ‘Grove Kids Warm School Board Hearts
Small gestures and acts of kindness mean a lot to anyone who volunteers their time to an organization or cause. That was certainly true Tuesday, as Pottsgrove school board members were recognized for their time and efforts.
Raises Given Tuesday to 17 Pottsgrove Administrators
In a list of new salary levels approved Tuesday night by Pottsgrove Board of School Directors, 17 district administrators generally received raises of between 2 and 3 percent.
Pottsgrove Board Honors Eight District Retirees
They’ve worked in varied duties, amassed a combined 112 years of service, and chose to retire during the past academic year. Pottsgrove’s school board honored departing employees Tuesday, and presented each with a new gift.
PCTV Live-Streamed Pottsgrove’s Jan. 13 Meeting
The Tuesday (Jan. 13, 2023) meeting of the Pottsgrove Board of School Directors’ meeting was live-streamed by Pottstown Community Television, and then archived on YouTube.
Administrator Salaries on Pottsgrove School Agenda
Salaries and other forms of compensation for Pottsgrove School District administrators covered by its state-required plan are scheduled to be approved Tuesday night by its school board members.
