May is School Board Recognition Month with a theme of “School Boards: Leading Through Unchartered Waters.” Carroll Community School District Superintendent, Dr. Casey Berlau, says they want to celebrate their board, who maintained a commitment to students, the school and the communities while they faced challenges and decisions they never could have anticipated. “While school board members are elected by the community, they serve as unpaid navigators who help students set sail by devoting their time to monthly meetings, reviewing board materials, communicating with citizens, exploring opportunities and attending school functions and activities,” Berlau says. “Most importantly, our school board has made tough choices that impact the health and safety of students, staff and the school community, while continuing to prioritize student achievement and educational equity.” The district will be shining the spotlight on the board at their meeting on Monday, May 17 at 5:30 p.m. a