Garland ISD place 6 board of trustees member Steve Knagg said his goodbyes at the Tuesday, May 26, meeting and Robert Selders, Jr. was sworn in to the vacated seat.
“It’s been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve on this board,” Knagg said.
Other trustees praised Knagg’s efforts as a trustee.
Selders, who has three daughters at Garland ISD, has lived in Rowlett for 16 years. He served as co-chair on the School Health Advisory Council for Garland ISD and in a pre-election interview said that he hears about numerous health related issues that affect students.
“Thinking through the concept of if we had healthier children, we know healthier and more active children will fare better in class or have the opportunity to fare better. It also helps develop their minds and cognitive skills. Then if they have a really great educational experience and they feel it has been enriched, I think that provides a great opportunity for them to have many options beyond high school,” Selders said. “They can go to college and come back to Garland and start businesses, be a part of manufacturing organizations here or work in corporations, and ultimately be better contributors to the community and local economy.”
Selders, who is the owner of 3Q Fitness CrossFit Garland, holds several degrees and has been involved in numerous community organizations and activities.
Rick Lambert, returning board of trustees member, was sworn in as well.
Board of trustees officers were also elected at the May 26 meeting.
Larry Glick will serve as president. Scott Luna will be vice president. Linda Griffin will act as secretary with Rick Lambert as assistant secretary.