Menendez steps down as BOE president

Mountain Brook School Board President Jane Menendez recently announced her resignation from the board after 10 years of service.

Menendez was first appointed to the board in 2005 and was elected president by school board members in 2011. She previously served as vice-president.

“I was fortunate to work with people whom I respect and admire,” Menendez said. “I have the highest regard for our superintendent, Dicky Barlow, and my fellow board members. I have the utmost confidence in the future of our school system and know that my grandchildren will receive an outstanding education.”

The board held a reception honoring Menendez at its meeting on May 18. Mayor Terry Oden read a resolution proclaiming May 18 “Jane Menendez Day” in Mountain Brook.

“She is grace personified,” Superintendent Dicky Barlow said. “She avoids the limelight and never loses focus on the students and our purpose. Jane has always been a great source of encouragement for our entire staff and is beloved by everyone who knows her. She will be greatly missed on the school board.”

Menendez plans to focus on spending time with her husband and six grandchildren after stepping down from the board.