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School Board Governance Recognition Applications Available for 2025

  • Date Posted
    March 18, 2025
  • Category
    News
IASB School Board Governance Recognition applications are available for 2025.

The School Board Governance Recognition program acknowledges local boards of education that practice effective governance as outlined by IASB's Foundational Principles of Effective Governance. The focus of Governance Recognition is on full board development and participation.

The recognition covers a two-year period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025. Once recognition is received, boards may apply for renewal every two years. Boards that earned the honor in 2024 may reapply in 2026.

School Board Governance Recognition highlights how quality governance by district leadership teams is making a positive impact for students, staff, and the community. The application includes a section for the district to tell its story about programs and projects that are improving outcomes for their students. The program offers a chance to show how continuous learning, both by individual board members and the full board team, has improved the district's leadership and governance.

The process to complete the application and submit the required materials can be done online.

The deadline for boards to submit completed applications is August 1. The School Board Governance Recognition Committee, composed of IASB staff, will review all applications. Past Governance Recognition winners can be viewed on the IASB website.

Questions about the School Board Governance Recognition program should be directed to Miranda Sexton at (217) 528-9688, ext. 1118.