Liberty's Linda Etess, John Milano honored at SCSBA dinner

Congratulations to Liberty’s Linda Etess for receiving the “Outstanding Friends to Education” award from the Sullivan County School Boards Association at the annual dinner and awards ceremony held on May 25th at the Rockland House in Roscoe.

Mrs. Etess was nominated by the Liberty Board of Education for her volunteer work with the children of the district. Mrs. Etess has been active in the leadership of the P.T.A., both locally and on a state level, and has worked closely with Liberty High School students as a volunteer advisor for a program she founded called Team-89.

“Receiving the award was a complete surprise,” said Mrs. Etess. “Everyone kept it a secret until that evening. It was overwhelming and thrilling and I am so honored.”

Mrs. Etess will be retiring after 39 years of service to the district. She began her career in 1972 in the position of senior stenographer/administrative assistant to the superintendent. She has worked with ten superintendents during her years at Liberty.

In addition, Mrs. Etess was honored with other county-wide school board clerks at the dinner. She has served as the District Clerk for the Liberty’s Board of Education for the past 17 years.

Liberty Board of Education member John Milano was also honored as a retiring board member for his nine years of service to the district.

Best wishes, Mrs. Etess and Mr. Milano! You will certainly be missed at LCSD!