South Nodaway  R-IV superintendent Johnnie Silkett is the Missouri Association of School Business Officials (MoASBO) board president for the 2020-2021 school year.

 

Silkett has served on the MoASBO board for the past 5 years.   He has been involved in MSIP-6 development, served on the Commissioner of Education's Advisory Council and is the MoASBO NW ASBO regional facilitator. With more than 25 years in school education, he is a recognized leader among his peers.

 

"I’m excited to serve as the MoASBO's president for 2020-21," Silkett said. "These are challenging times for all of us. MoASBO is dedicated to supporting Missouri school district leaders in their work with students.  I'm proud to be a part of this outstanding organization. "

 

Silkett grew up in rural Northwest Missouri. He received his bachelor’s degree from Missouri Western State University and his master’s and specialist degree  from Northwest Missouri State University. He has been married to Michelle Parmenter Silkett for 30 years and has three children.

Dear colleagues,

 

This has been a strange week for me...well, let's be honest, the past several weeks have all been strange...but, this week had a different level of "strangeness."   For more than 17 years, I have looked forward to MoASBO's Annual Spring Conference.  It is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year for me.

 

I look forward to catching up with friends, learning best practices, sharing experiences, visiting with business partners, celebrating achievements and just being with people who truly understand what it is I do in my job.

 

I miss the conference.  I miss you!

 

Even though there's a part of me that is grieving what's been lost, there is much for which I am grateful.  I appreciate the work of the MoASBO staff to bring us MoASBO AMPD UP Week.  Even though we can't be together physically, I have felt the emotional connection and have enjoyed the virtual connection.

 

I'm thankful for all the work YOU are doing in your districts during this pandemic.  Thank you for your leadership, dedication and commitment to students.

 

I'm especially thankful for the friendships and relationships within our MoASBO community.  What would we do without each other?  In these stressful times, it is wonderful to be able to email, call, text or Zoom!  There is always someone who is willing to listen, counsel or share.

 

It is impossible for us to predict the future and the impact of Covid on our economy or what learning will look like in the upcoming years.    All we can know is that we will continue to work together, support each other and do what's best for kids.

 

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as MoASBO president.  I will always be honored and humbled to be a part of the board of directors.

 

Stay safe. Stay strong. Stay secure in the knowledge that MoASBO is here for you.