Thank You Rex Sutherland for 9 Years of Service
Today’s blog post comes from our superintendent, Dr. Steve McCammon:
At our most recent school board meeting I had the honor of recognizing Rex Sutherland for nine years of dedicated service on the Fife School Board. Rex is leaving the board due to his relocation within the school district. Rex served as board president for several years and was in fact a member of the board that offered me this position over nine years ago. I take this additional opportunity to thank him for his leadership in times that have not always been easy as we have continued to weather the post 9/11 funding crisis that has impacted all school districts across our state and nation. Rex was integral in helping us to maintain a solid fund balance in lean times, enviable class sizes, as well as serving during a time when Fife became a national leader in our Standard Bearer school reform effort. His guidance on the completion of our Columbia Junior High School project as well as the agreement to build our turf field at SLMS was invaluable. He will be missed and I hope you will join me in thanking him for his selfless dedication to the students and staff of our fine school district.
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Mr. Sutherland – thank you so much for your leadership, your guidance, your insight, your dedication to see things through in the growth of the Fife School District over your tenure. You have been a voice for many of us and my family wishes you the best and know you will be missed.
Rex,
Thank you for all you have done for the Fife School District. I’ve appreciated your steady and thoughtful leadership. My very best wishes to you and your family!
Jeff Nelson
Principal
Columbia Junior High School
Rex,
From all of us at Fife High, we would like to thank you for your years of service to this school district. You will be missed!
Mark Knight
Principal
Fife High School
Rex,
I first met you as the parent of a bright-eyed first grader many years ago during my days of teaching in Eatonville. All these years later I had the great fortune of teaching another one of your great kids. The support you and Kathy gave to me as a teacher was outstanding and I thoroughly enjoyed my time with both Carl and Peter.
To then experience the time, energy, and wisdom you have given to ALL Fife children has been fantastic. Thank you so much for the many many hours you have given to ensure that all kids the great facilities, equipment, and staff we are so fortunate to have here in our district.
In much appreciation -
Elaine
Mr. Sutherland -
Many thanks for your contributions to making the Fife School District such a great place for students to learn. Your vision and commitment is much appreciated. Best wishes in your future adventures.
Tina Jones
Hedden and SLMS Parent