Exerts from speeches presented to and from Schulze at the celebration

Meghan Hein: “Jeannie left a wonderful legacy for the board that I hope that I can continue on. And then as for something specific that she’s done, she’s always she’d always taken the time to stop and talk to the bus stop moms in our in our neighborhood so that we could ask her questions about what was going on in the district or air specific concerns with the district and we always knew we were being heard and that she was carrying our concerns on to the district and the board.”

Schulze: “One of the most exciting things of my journey of the last three months is the realization that I have not attended one Zoom meeting for any reason whatsoever. I have missed you all terribly as most of you know I had a stroke and I’m one of the lucky ones who made it to the hospital in time…The good news is I’m left- handed and that means I’m in my right mind. So I’m gonna do this. I’m gonna do it really well. I am so joyful and so happy to see all of you. I have thought about you. Some of you I’ve talked to on the phone or texted, this my cop. He keeps me in line and makes sure that I don’t overdo it. I can’t tell you how much I can miss all of you. But right now, I think the most important thing is for me to take care of things right? So let’s celebrate that and I think that’s what I’m going to say. Thank you.”

David McVicker: “You always had the kids at heart. And so we’ve got a couple new board members in the room here. And if you take that position, you really can’t go wrong. So anyway, thank you for your dedication to the district. Your support, help and advice.”

Rejina Hill: “Your recovery will be strong, you’re a fighter.”

Bruce Richards: “We would call each other frequently just to sound out ideas on what’s going on and your advice was always spot on. I appreciate all that time so you will certainly be missed.”

Eric Greene: “And despite our differences, of opinion, and perspective, I certainly appreciate it. Like David said your focus was on the kids and what was best for the kids. And we never lost sight of that and I think that was important. We fought for it and we will continue to do so. One of these days we will have that cup of coffee that we’ve been talking about for three years now.”

Denise Tracy: “You are a wonderful mentor and just serving with your district you are such a wonderful friend. So I admire your dedication to the district for so many years and your ability to communicate, to defuse disagreements and to listen to others.”

Drayton Jackson: “You said this to me, that stuck with me, and they said we want your authentic self. He said be you. I’m going to be me and you said I’m always me.”