OAISD HONORS SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS FOR ANNUAL RECOGNITION MONTH
Holland, MI- Ottawa Area ISD appreciates the hard work and dedication of OAISD School Board members every day. This month, OAISD joins 537 local and 55 other intermediate school districts across Michigan to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month. We recognize our board members and their efforts to equitably support students and exceptional education programs for all learners in Ottawa and parts of Allegan counties.
“Our Board embraces our vision of a future where every learner has access to the education they need to achieve their potential,” Ottawa Area ISD Superintendent Kyle Mayer, Ph.D., said. “We are grateful for their support that allows us to serve more learners and build a stronger community.”
Dr. Mayer also shared OAISD and all school board members volunteer their time whether they are in the boardroom or attending classes to develop new skills and stay up to date on educational issues.
“Our entire team appreciates and values the supportive, trusting and committed culture fostered by our Board which enables us to make a meaningful impact on learners of all ages within the OAISD,” Dr. Mayer said.
To support and advance student success, our dedicated school board members volunteer their time to focus on many educational needs. Some of these include creating a vision that meets the aspirations of parents and community members for the future of their school district, accounting for the decision outcomes, monitoring progress and communicating results, aligning the use of the district’s human and financial resources, and fostering a safe and orderly environment where students can learn and teachers can teach.
Individuals serving on the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District Board of Education are as follows:
- Mr. Randy Schipper, President, of Holland (8 years of service)
- Mr. Rick Dernberger, Vice President, of Zeeland (6 years of service)
- Ms. Carol Slagh, Treasurer, of Zeeland (21 years of service)
- Ms. Robyn Afrik, Secretary, of Holland (4 years of service)
- Mr. Marc Eickholt, Trustee, of Grand Haven (2 years of service)
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District
Ottawa Area ISD works collaboratively with schools and communities to meet the educational needs of students of all ages in the Ottawa area. By pooling resources and providing services regionally, Ottawa Area ISD provides important programs and services to local K‐12 school districts, charter, parochial and private schools and adults in the most cost‐effective ways possible. To learn more about Ottawa Area ISD visit www.oaisd.org
Photo from L – R
Randy Schipper President
Robyn Afrik Secretary
Marc Eickholt Trustee
Carol Slagh Treasurer
Rick Dernberger Vice President