Resolution of Appreciation
Administrative and Instructional Support Staff

WHEREAS, a strong administrative and instructional support staff is essential to the establishment and maintenance of an inviting and encouraging learning environment; and

WHEREAS, administrative and instructional support staff support administrators and faculty with daily school functions to enhance the learning environment by efficiently and joyfully handling a multitude of responsibilities which are essential to the operation of our schools; and

WHEREAS, administrative and instructional support staff daily contribute to the education process by providing quality assistance in school operations and helping to establish a tone of encouragement for faculty, staff, and students so that our schools can achieve a higher level of success; and

WHEREAS, some of our administrative and instructional support staff serve as the faces of each school and some work behind the scenes, but all serve as public relations agents building support for our schools by carrying success stories to their communities; and

WHEREAS, schools depend upon these professionals to carry out a variety of essential daily functions including preparation of learning materials, operation of the office and business functions, tutoring and guiding individual students, and many other activities which contribute to the learning and growth opportunities provided for our students throughout the school year; and

WHEREAS, this Board values the efforts and achievements of administrative and instructional support staff members who strive to improve the educational process for each student;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education hereby establishes April, 2010 as Administrative & Instructional Support Staff Appreciation Month in all Haywood County Schools; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Board of Education expresses heartfelt appreciation to each member of the administrative and instructional support staff who works in our schools; and encourages all faculty, students, parents, and members of our community to join us in recognizing these individuals on this day for the vital role they play in the success of our school system and in the lives of students.

Approved by the Haywood County Board of Education in regular session on March 9, 2010.