Communnity Partner Awards Showcased

School Board President Joyce J. Jackson shows off the Community Partner Award recently presented
to District 148 Superintendent Dr. Jayne E. Purcell by the Halfway House Committee, Inc./Sadie Waterford Manor.
Dr. Purcell was honored for her commitment to improving the quality of education for all children and promoting
the greater good of the community. Pictured are, from left, Jackson, board Attorney Margaret Kostopulos, and Dr. Purcell.

The Dolton West Elementary District 148 Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Jayne E. Purcell were recognized during the December 17th School Board meeting for the Community Partner awards they recently received from the Halfway House Committee, Inc./Sadie Waterford Manor.

The awards were presented to Dr. Purcell and the entire School Board on Saturday, November 21st during Sadie Waterford Manor's 35th Anniversary celebration. School Board President Joyce J. Jackson accepted the award on the board's behalf.

Board President Joyce J. Jackson displays the Community Partner Award given to the Board
of Education by the Halfway house Committee, Inc./Sadie Waterford Manor. From left are
Board Vice President Faith E. Gunter, Jackson, and board Attorney Margaret Kostopulos.

School Board members pose with their award. Pictured from left are Board Secretary Carmella Shumate,
member William F. Gunter, Jr., Board Vice President Faith E. Gunter, Board President Joyce J. Jackson,
and board member James E. Bendell. Not pictured are members Rev. Lamar D. Collins and Willa Williams.