Jack Drake, left, president and general manager of the Greater Greenspoint Management District, presents Aldine ISD Board of Education President Carlos Diaz with a plaque honoring the district for earning a Recognized rating from the Texas Education Agency for the fifth consecutive year. Drake presented the plaque at the January 15 AISD board meeting in conjunction with School Board Recognition Month. Prior to the board meeting, students from Aldine Middle School showed their appreciation to the board by serving them cake and punch while guitar and violin students from Carter Academy serenaded board members. Joining Diaz on the board is Vice President Emmett W. Hill, Secretary Dr. Viola M. Garcia, Assistant Secretary Leonard Marcella and Members A.W. Jones and Rick Ogden.