Ethan School District School Board Members Paula Vogel and Shawn Jerke were honored by Associated School Boards of South Dakota with the Distinguished Service Award, which honors school board members for reaching milestone years in their service on their local school board.
The start of the 2025-26 school year marked Vogel’s sixth year and Jerke’s sixth year serving on the Ethan School Board.
“Paula and Shawn’s years of service on their local school board is an exemplary display of dedication to the students, staff members and community,” ASBSD Executive Director Heath Larson said.
“We’re pleased to have the chance to recognize their commitment to their school board work.”
ASBSD is a private, non-profit association representing more than 850 South Dakota school board members, the 147 school districts they govern and the students they serve. Our vision is leadership to achieve excellence for South Dakota public education through a mission of partnering, advocating and leading.