When Dr. Allen Bourff took his turn on the school board agenda Wednesday night, it started out as a normal update about Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) Schools.  He thanked everyone involved in the “nearly flawless” high school graduation ceremonies held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum.  He explained how the district is trying to “celebrate” the many successes and strides toward life goals among the student population.

But this was not a normal board meeting for Dr. Bourff.  There will be one more board session later in June, but he will not attend.  Allen Bourff is retiring at the end of this month.  June 9th was Allen Bourff’s final HSE School Board meeting.

He counted about 720 school board meetings during his time as a school administrator.  He has signed about 18,000 graduation certificates in his career.  He has worked with 44 board members.

“Thank you to the parents who have entrusted their kids to the school districts where I have been,” Bourff said.  He also complimented the many parents that  spoke at the Wednesday board meeting, many critical of board policies.  “I know you are here for your children…I appreciate that.”

In a previous podcast interview with LarryInFishers, Dr. Bourff said he and his wife plan to remain Fishers residents once his retirement is official in July.