News Release

MISD Recognizes Local Media

Posted: 6/22/10

Pictured left is Board President Phil Seay, Rebecca Hertz, and Superintendent Dr. Jerome Stewart.

Rebecca Hertz, staff writer for Midlothian Mirror, was named to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Media Honor Roll, by Midlothian Independent School District. The Media Honor Roll, a program sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), recognizes media representatives statewide who deserve recognition for fair and balanced reporting of news about public schools.

"Their work aids local communities in focusing on the goal of providing the best public schools we can for every child,” ~ Sarah Winkler, TASB president

The Midlothian ISD Board of Trustees passed a formal resolution and presented a personalized certificate to Rebecca in recognition of her dedication to MISD.

Media representatives from more than 450 Texas newspapers and radio and television stations were honored by their local school districts.

Criteria for the district selection included the media representative’s efforts to get to know the superintendent, board president, and the district’s mission and goals; report school news in a fair, accurate, and balanced manner; give a high profile to positive news about schools; visit the schools; and maintain a policy of no surprises by sharing information with school officials.

“Districts across Texas appreciate these reporters for their balanced and accurate approach to sharing both the challenges facing our schools and the successes achieved by local teachers, students, and school boards. Their work aids local communities in focusing on the goal of providing the best public schools we can for every child,” said Sarah Winkler, TASB president.

TASB is a nonprofit organization established in 1949 to serve local Texas school districts. School board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent serve more than 4.7 million public school students.

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