My board colleague Alan Cragun officially finished his term yesterday, after 20 years on the LCSC board. As anyone knows who has worked with a very experienced co-worker, there's no substitute for institutional memory, and Alan has plenty. He and I did not always agree, but he was a very professional board member who focused on the good of Lebanon students, and working with him was a pleasure and an education.
Like so many community-minded people, he did his work well, without attracting attention to himself. In the course of 20 years he saw some strife (balanced calendar discussions, redistricting, building projects) and plenty of challenges. As board president the last two years he ran meetings well and fairly, conducting the school's business with competence and sensitivity. He introduced regular recognition for classified staff members who aren't often recognized, and he kept the board focused on student achievement.
If you see Alan out and about, you might take a moment to thank him. He wouldn't ask for it, but he most certainly deserves it. I wish him only the best as he moves on to other service opportunities. My God go with you, Alan.
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