School Board Trustee Bobbie Murphy formalizes bid for reelection
October 4, 2011 Source: Press release
 
Novi, Mich. — Seventeen years ago when Bobbie Murphy moved to Novi, she had no inkling that being a trustee on the Novi School Board would be in her future. Yet, four years ago, she was elected to serve the children in Novi as just that: a trustee on the Novi Community School District Board of Education.

The past four years have not been an easy time to be on a school board in the state of Michigan by anyone’s account. School Board Trustees advocates for the education of children, and recent legislative changes have required unprecedented advocacy efforts at both the state and federal levels in order to simply keep children’s educational needs as a priority. The local handling of diminishing revenues has required difficult, and sometimes unpopular, decisions to be made, and recent legislative incentives to encourage retirement has resulted in dramatic changes in personnel in almost every district.

Even at such a time as this, Mrs. Murphy is excited about continuing to serve in her current role, and will be seeking re-election on November 8th. “Novi appears poised to emerge from the recent economic downturn as an educational leader,” Murphy states. “The diligent fiscal management of our leadership team, combined with the unfailing support of our community and the human capital that is invested from our parents, staff and administration has allowed us to continue to provide outstanding educational opportunities for our kids. I feel very grateful to have been a part of that effort.”

“With a new administrative team, new leadership in some of our schools, and recently settled contracts with our staff, we are ready to move forward with a renewed excitement and energy that sometimes comes with change. I am excited for the future of Novi’s children, and remain committed to the vision and mission of our district, considering every decision’s impact on each student’s ability to reach their individual potential.” Murphy adds, “ I have had considerable ‘team’ and leadership experiences in my life, and have had numerous opportunities to impact the lives of kids, but can not think of one that has the same implications for the future that serving as a trustee of this district has. It is a responsibility I do not take lightly.”

Murphy currently serves on the Legislative Action Network – Novi, and has been spotted in Lansing rallying and advocating for the education of Novi’s children. She served as the board liaison to the Novi Educational Foundation and is currently assisting with their efforts to gain additional support for the organization that provides enhanced educational opportunities for the children in Novi Schools. She also served as the board secretary, and is a Certified Board Member of the Michigan Association of School Boards.

Murphy has four children of her own, two recent Novi graduates who are pursuing their college educations, a sophomore at Novi High School, and a seventh grader at Novi Middle School. She has been married to her husband, Rob, for 22 years. Murphy received a Bachelor’s of Social Work degree from Bowling Green State University and a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Michigan. Murphy is currently a stay at home mom who keeps busy managing her children’s busy schedules, as well as, her daughter’s ice hockey team. She enjoys serving at her church, leading a bible study for women, reading, running and tennis.

You can discover more about Bobbie and her candidacy at www.bobbiemurphy.com.