Celebrating School Board Appreciation Month

January 2026 is School Board Appreciation Month, a nationwide observance recognizing the volunteer service of local school board members who set policies and guide districts.

The following volunteers serving on the twelve Clermont school boards are trusted neighbors and friends. They dedicate countless hours reviewing policies, managing budgets, and advocating for student needs at local and state levels. 

Through collaborative efforts and thoughtful decision-making, these individuals are the bridge between Clermont schools and the community, ensuring every student has what they need to succeed.

“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” -Sherry Anderson

Thank You Batavia Local School District Board of Education volunteers:

Barb Bruner, Board President - Michael Enriquez, Board Vice President - Kyle Nicolaus, Board Member - Michelle Eiland, Board Member - Doug Ginn, Board Member

Thanks Bethel-Tate Local School District Board of Education volunteers:

Susan Ward, President - Dr. William Shula, Vice President -Gary Shepherd, Member - Brandon Millihan, Member - vacant

Thank You Clermont Northeastern Local School District Board of Education  volunteers:

Alex Cunningham, President - Christa Burbage, Vice-President - Becki Johnson -  Julie Schmidt - Brandy Carney

Thanks 

Felicity-Franklin

Local School District

Board of Education 

volunteers:

Andy Ninichuck, President & US Grant Representative 

Randy McElfresh, Vice President 

Yvonne Baker, Member

Jennifer Broadwell, Member & Student Achievement Liaison

Sabrina Schnarrenberg, Member & Legislative Liaison

Thank You Goshen Local School District Board of Education volunteers:

Deborah Gray, President - Lisa Wernke, Vice President - Bill Herrera, Member - Melissa Paprocki, Member - Corey West, Member

Thanks Loveland City Schools District Board of Directors volunteers:

Jonathan Eilert, President - Lynn Mangan, Vice President - Christina Jeranek, Member - Katie Schuckman, Member - Dr. Eric Schwetschenau, Member

Thank You Milford Exempted Village School District Board of Education volunteers:

Emily Mason, President - Michael Wilson, Vice President - Emily Chesnut, Member - Myra Powers, Member - Mary Anne Will, Member

Thanks New Richmond Exempted Village School District Board of Education volunteers:

Jonathan Zimmerman, President - Todd Wells, Vice-President - Tim DuFau, Member - 

Amy Story, Member - Robert Wooten, Member

Thank You West Clermont Local School District Board of Education volunteers:

Ryan Patton, President - Jim Rudy, Board Vice-President - Michael Chumley, Member - 

Tina Sanborn, Member - Tammy Spencer, Member

Thanks Williamsburg Local School District Board of Education  volunteers:

R. Josh Clifton - Samantha Cribbet - Jeff Cummins - Melanie Shouse - Vacant

R. Josh Clifton - Samantha Cribbet - Jeff Cummins - Melanie Shouse - Vacant 

Thank You Grant Career Center Board of Education volunteers:

Tim DuFau, President (New Richmond) - Andy Ninichuck, Vice President (Felicity-Franklin) - Tiffiany Riddle, Member (Bethel-Tate) - Charlie Maklem, Member (Williamsburg) - Todd Wells, member (New Richmond)

Thanks Live Oaks Career Campus of Great Oaks Board of Education volunteers: 

JB Stamper, Chair, Wilmington City Schools - Sandy Harrod, Vice-Chair, Hamilton County Educational Service Center - - - Clermont School Board Members:

Mae Hanna-Owen, West Clermont Local School District - Bill Herrera, Goshen Local Schools - Emily Chesnut, Milford Exempted Village Schools - Danny Ilhardt, Clermont Northeastern Schools - Kyle Nicolaus, Batavia Local Schools

and members from 31 additional affiliated school districts

“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” -Author Unknown 

The Connect Clermont Board of Directors and Leadership Team offers its gratitude to each volunteer for their unwavering commitment to Clermont schools.

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