[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 83 (Monday, May 16, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E505-E506]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING PLANO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT SARA BONSER

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 16, 2022

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize Ms. Sara Bonser, 
the much admired Superintendent of Plano Independent School District 
(Plano ISD) in Texas' Third Congressional District.
  A lifelong lover of education, Ms. Bonser earned an undergraduate 
degree in Business Education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau 
Claire, a Master's degree in Education Administration from the 
University of North Texas, and a superintendent's certification from 
Texas A&M Commerce.
  Ms. Bonser began her thirty-three years of service in public 
education with Plano ISD, where she served in a multitude of roles 
including as a teacher, assistant principal, and as a principal at 
Williams High School. Her ability to understand and appreciate how 
various roles within a school system work in tandem earned her the 
respect of those around her including her colleagues, parents, and 
students. She would later assume the position of Chief Academic 
Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Assistant Superintendent for 
Student and Family Services, and was the first Director of Student and 
Family Services with Rockwall Independent School District prior to her 
homecoming with Plano ISD.
  Sara Bonser was first appointed to serve as the District 
Superintendent of Plano ISD in March 2018 following her impressive 
service as interim Deputy Superintendent.
  Ms. Bonser is highly esteemed within the community as evidenced by 
her involvement in various professional and civic organizations 
including the Academy for Transformational Leadership, Raise Your Hand 
Texas Principal Leadership Development Program at Harvard University, 
the Executive Board of the Texas School Coalition, Vice Chair of the 
Region 10 Education Service Center's Regional Advisory Committee, the 
Texas Association of School Administrators Advocacy Committee, the 
Coalition for Behavioral Healthcare in Collin County, and the Medical 
City Plano Community Advisory Council to name just a few.
  Additionally, Sara was recognized for her steadfast efforts as a 
recipient of the Principal of the Year Award from the College Board 
Southwest Region for Excellence in the Advanced Placement (AP) Program, 
and as a Semifinalist for the HEB Excellence in Education Award 
Secondary Principal of the Year. As a further testament to her respect 
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community, Bonser was named one of Plano Magazine's 2018 Girl Bosses 
and the 2020 Business Executive of the Year by the Plano Chamber of 
Commerce.
  Perhaps Ms. Bonser's most lasting legacy of leadership lies in her 
passion for student success and the countless lives she has influenced 
during her many years in education.
  Now as Sara begins a new season of life, enjoying time with her 
family including her husband of 29 years, I ask my colleagues in the 
United States House of Representatives to join me in recognizing her 
for dedicated efforts and to wish her blessings in her future 
endeavors.

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