I-SS Board members, staff and student-athletes recognized for accomplishments

**Pictured (from left) are Superintendent Jeff James, school board member Anita Kurn and school board member Mike Kubiniec.**

BY KARISSA MILLER

During the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting this week, Superintendent Jeff James recognized two board members for undergoing training this year.

Board members Anita Kurn and Mike Kubiniec were recognized for their achievement of training hours through the N.C. School Boards Association certification.

“We applaud their commitment to school board training and both have earned the Certificate of Merit, which is 31 to 100 hours of training,” James said.

Finance Department Recognition

Pictured (from left) are I-SS Chief Finance Officer Adam Steele, Superintendent Jeff James, Federal Budget Analyst Michelle Cassidy and Assistant Finance Officer Maggie Becker and school board member Anita Kurn.

I-SS Chief Finance Officer Adam Steele recognized Assistant Finance Officer Maggie Becker and Federal Budget Analyst Michelle Cassidy for completing the N.C. Association of School Business Officials Academy Director Certification.

The certification requires completion of 36 courses with an assessment for each. The curriculum consists of courses in accounting, financial management, law, including legal responsibilities and business office operations.