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Mt. Pleasant school board recognizes retirees
MT. PLEASANT -- At the Mt. Pleasant school board meeting Monday night, Superintendent John Henriksen recognized longtime employees of the district that are retiring after this school year.
Those retiring include Meredith Scott, Sue Weiss, Carroll Smith, Cheryl and Terry Payne, Cindy Sparrow and Kristi Emerson.
Terry Payne took the award for longest time serving the district with 49 years. Meredith Scott and Cheryl Payne came in second with 40 years each.
“Thank you so much from the board, we greatly appreciate all the services you have provided over the years,” said school board President Jennifer Crull.
Terry Payne the longest serving member of the retirees worked for the district driving a bus for 49 years. On Monday, he received a plaque from Superintendent John Henriksen recognizing him for his service. (Liam Halawith/ The Union)
School nurse Sue Weiss received a plaque from Superintendent John Henriksen recognizing her for her service. (Liam Halawith/ The Union)
John Henriksen, Mt. Pleasant superintendent, presented plaques to many of those retiring from the district this year. (Liam Halawith/The Union)
Kristi Emerson served the district for 28 years, helping at-risk kids in the middle school find their way and coaching them to be better. On Monday, she received a plaque from Superintendent John Henriksen recognizing her for her service. (Liam Halawith/ The Union)
