Slawson: School Board Trustees Each Adopt A School

Hoping to do more to highlight the positive things that happen at and to gain a better understanding of the challenges faced at each building, each member of the board of education has "adopted" a building for 2012.

School board president Lisa Slawson said she hopes each board member becomes a champion for their adopted school.

"For the longest time, boards have been proactive instead of reactive," said Slawson. "I think it's important that we, as a board, celebrate all of the great things that go on the buildings. There is great cooperation between teachers, parents and students in our schools. As board members, we should get out there and see four ourselves."

Slawson said that public education in Michigan is at a crossroads.

"As leaders in the district, we need to be able to show the value of public education," Slawson said.

She said members would attend events and activites as their schedules permit. She said that a greater presence in the buildings would also help the board have a deeper understanding of the challenges faced in the district.

Here's a listing of school board trustees with their adopted schools.

• Lisa Slawson,

• Chuck Lesch,

• David Holden,

• Todd Carter,

• Amy Cattell, Saline Alternative High School, Young Adults Program

• Craig Hoeft,

• David Zimmer,