School Board Member Honored with SD129 Challenge Coin

001um as we do have a member of our school board who is closing in on the final uh opportunities to sit at this table I would like to personally uh highlight Mrs Valerie dyra who I was introduced to over 15 years ago um as I had the privilege to serve her family as uh their as an elementary principal that's when I was first introduced to their family um she then moved into her role as a school board member and has Faithfully served Westar school district for many years Dr Craig started a uh tradition that I looking to continue and I will say this is the only uh coin that will be handed out this year um this coin this challenge coin is identified and shared with those who have gone above and beyond um through their actions um in service and in support of school district 129 the students and families and it specifically says for commitment courage and Excellence all of which Mrs Dyer you have shown in your tenure as a board of education member so it is my honor to present you with a challenge [Applause] [Music] coin I'm shocked um and I'm going to get really emotional but I'm going to try hard that to but I can't thank you enough for this honor um it's been a privilege to serve the school district thank you so much for this honor and it is truly an honor and I even though I won't be here on the board with you I will um attend events with you and I will always treasure this so thank Youk you yes [Music]