This prestigious award is based on the outstanding commitment of the school board and superintendent to ongoing professional development in effective governance practices. The award also recognizes their commitment to regional and statewide leadership and to active participation in legislative advocacy for public schools and the students they serve.
The school board in each awarded district achieved the following criteria:
- The district is an accredited member of MSBA.
- All school board members completed their MSBA New Board Member or Refresher Training.
- At least two board members attained the Advanced level of certification from MSBA.
- At least one board member attained the Master level of certification.
- At least a quorum of the board and the superintendent participated in additional professional development activities.
- At least a quorum of the board and the superintendent participated in a school or community event.
- At least a quorum of the board and the superintendent completed advocacy activities.
The school boards and superintendents receiving the award were recognized during MSBA’s Summer Summit held June 15 in Osage Beach. The Missouri School Boards’ Association is a not-for-profit association that exists to help school boards ensure all students succeed.