William H. Scherkenbach was born in Cherokee, Iowa in 1931.
He was married to Mary Scherkenbach for 52 years. They have four
children, Cathy, Cynthia, Carl, and Clarisse.
Mr. Scherkenbach began his career with the Clark County School
District in 1968 as its very first security officer assigned to Valley High
School. By June of 1970, he had created and implemented the Division
of Police Services. Under his direction, the CCSD Police Division was held
in high regard by other unities of local law enforcement.
The Clark County School District was the first to have a Division of Police
Services in Nevada due to the efforts of Mr. Scherkenbach. Other Nevada
school districts began similar divisions with Mr. Scherkenbach guiding them
by sharing his expertise and experience. His accomplishments
include starting the first Canine Unit for the School District in
conjunction with the local police department, having school security police
designated as Peace Officers though the Nevada Legislature, and implementing
the Parent Restitution Program from which there were no repeat offenders
under his tenure.
During his 37 years of dedication to the Clark County School District Police
Services, Mr. Scherkenbach always considered the welfare of the students in
Clark County. They were the reason he worked so diligently to maintain
excellence. He was a positive role model for students, and helped to
guide them toward a productive adulthood.
Mary Scherkenbach
was born in Kansas City, Missouri, raised in San Diego,
California, and moved to Las Vegas Nevada in 1964. She began working
for the Clark County School District in 1968 as a library aide at Vegas
Verdes Elementary.
By 1970, Mrs. Scherkenbach had advanced to librarian at E.W. Griffith
Elementary. From 1989 through
1992, Mrs. Scherkenbach served on the Elementary Education School Office
Manager's Task Force. In this capacity, she wrote the guidelines
for all Sixth Grade Centers in the newly published secretary's manual.
Her awards include 1st place for the State of Wyoming Women's Poetry Award,
Excellence in Education award, and she was an Investment in Education
recipient. She was also instrumental in having the Black Fire Opal
designated as Nevada's Most Precious Gemstone.
During her work with children, Mrs. Scherkenbach was responsible for turning
around the lives of many students who were in jeopardy. Through
diligent and dedicated efforts, she gained the confidence of the students
entrusted to her care. She believed in the good
of all children, praised their daily accomplishments, served as a mentor and
role model, and gave them unconditional love.
Mrs. Scherkenbach achieved secretarial status at Curriculum and Instruction
Division, and in this capacity administered her services to facilitators.
Mary Scherkenbach ended her career with the Clark County School District as
Secretary for the Development and Education Improvement Division. |
The Scherkenbachs
