15. Special Recognitions

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Special recognitions will be given to Tawny McCoy, Kimsey Jackson, and Bryan O’Neill, whose tenures on the Transylvania County Board of Education will end this month. 
 
Mrs. McCoy was elected to her first term on the board in 2008.  She was elected as vice chair in June of 2009 and served 3.5 years in that capacity through 2012.  She was elected as chairman in 2013 and served 11 years in that office.  She is  stepping down after 16 years on the board. 
 
Mr. Jackson was elected to the board in 2020.  During his four-year term, he served one year as vice chairman in 2023 and one year as chairman in 2024. 
 
Mr. O’Neill was appointed to the board in August 2023 to fill the remainder of Ron Kiviniemi’s unexpired term until the 2024 election.  He has served on the board for one year and three months.
 
During their terms, each member has devoted countless hours to supporting public education, the schools, and the students, teachers and staff of the school system.  Dr. Fletcher will present engraved plaques to Mrs. McCoy, Mr. Jackson, and Mr. O’Neill in appreciation for their dedicated service and leadership.  An opportunity will be provided for members to pay their respects and say their farewells.
 
 
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