Mr. Bill Gavette, a District parent, was honored by the Board of Education for his efforts to bring after-school tutoring programs to a number of District schools and his volunteer efforts in several other areas.(Photo: Mr. Gavette shakes hands with Board of Education President William Laidlaw as he receives his Certificate of Recognition. Flanking the two men are Superintendent Debbie Thompson and the rest of the Lapeer Board of Education.)
Mr. Gavette was presented with a Certificate of Recognition at the Board of Education meeting Thursday, September 3rd.
In addition to his after-school tutoring work at Maple Grove Elementary School, Zemmer Junior High School and Lapeer East High School, Mr. Gavette set up a website for the Zemmer and Lapeer East school band programs.
“I want to thank the Board of Education for the opportunity to make a difference,” Mr. Gavette told the Board.
Mr. Gavette has a son and daughter attending Lapeer East High School.
