Board of Education Honors Outgoing Member, Ron Justice
At the September 3 Study Session, the Board of Education honored Trustee Ron Justice at his last Board meeting. Mr Justice was elected to the Board in November of 2011 and started his term January 1, 2012. He stepped down from the Board because he is moving out of the District.
As a Board member, Mr. Justice took classes to earn a Level 6 Master Platinum Award with the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) after 1,211 hours of professional education. At the meeting, Birgit McQuiston, the MASB Region 8 Director, presented Mr. Justice a certificate of appreciation for all his time serving Berkley Schools, Oakland County School Board Association and MASB.
At the meeting, the District presented Mr. Justice with an engraved vase, the Board of Education members presented Mr. Justice with a resolution and framed t-shirt and friends and family gathered for the recognition.
Mr. Justice’s resignation opens a three-month vacancy on the Board. The Board received 15 applications for the three-month position. At the September 9 Regular Meeting, the Board will discuss the applications and the process for interviewing candidates. At a special meeting on September 26, the Board will interview candidates and appoint the person who will fulfill Mr. Justice’s remaining term through December 31, 2024.