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For the last 10 years, Mike Morath has been C eo of a software company that streamlines a federal meal program for schools. h e started volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters about five years ago. a nd he says he feels it’s his duty to serve children. t hat’s why he’s stepping down from a lucrative job and committing 10 years to serve on the Dallas i ndependent School District Board of trustees. h e was elected without opposition and takes office this month.

Are you from Dallas?

I’m from Garland. I went to Garland High School and was in the International Baccalaureate program there. The Fighting Owls.

You’ve got a 10-year plan to serve on the school board. Why?

The short answer is, it’s my calling in life. A few years ago, I went to India and helped put in water wells. In Mexico, I helped at an eye clinic for orphans and street children. I’ve done a lot of work over the years helping kids. I’ve been a Big Brother for the past five years. I’ve always been passionate about helping kids. To be an effective school board trustee, you can’t just like children. You have to know something about management, and you have to understand the policies.