[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 31 (Friday, February 26, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H992]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      VAIL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

  (Ms. McSALLY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. McSALLY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Vail 
Unified School District for their outstanding education achievements. 
Year after year the Arizona Department of Education recognizes Vail as 
a top-performing school district and its schools are continuously 
labeled A-plus.
  As with any organization, leadership matters. Vail superintendent Cal 
Baker, who I have worked with on many issues related to education, sets 
a tone from the top of innovation and excellence, but he is not alone.
  He has many wingmen and wingwomen, including an engaged school board, 
dedicated staff and teachers, involved parents, and selfless 
volunteers, who all work together to provide high-quality education to 
kids.
  Vail's out-of-the-box learning model doesn't just benefit its 
students, but benefits others across the State where Vail's best 
practices are exported to other school districts.
  Recently it was my honor to participate in Vail Pride Day where we 
recognized excellent performance in so many students. I gave out the 
Board Community Award to members of the Vail Parent Network for their 
work in advocating for education.
  I congratulate Vail on their many achievements and their impact on so 
many kids by setting them on a course to achieve their dreams and full 
potential.

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