The mission of the Georgia School Boards Association is to ensure excellence in the governance of local school systems by providing leadership, advocacy and services, and by representing the collective resolve of Georgia’s elected boards of education.
The GSBA Board Recognition Program is a 3 tier process to achieve the highest level in board governance. The 3 recognition levels are Quality, Distinguished and Exemplary with Exemplary the highest level. GSBA developed this program to reflect the state standards, which offers school boards additional ways to increase their effectiveness. The State Board of Education developed the state standards for governance that form the foundation for GSBA’s awards and recognition program. In FY18, the program was revised to add two additional criteria.
The program operates on a July 1-June 30 fiscal year. Due to COVID-19, deadlines have been extended. Participating districts must apply online by September 30 (extended from April 15), and all board member training must be completed by 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2020 (extended from June 4) in order to receive recognition. The June GSBA Summer Conference & Delegate Assembly and the Pre-Conference Workshops have been canceled.
Previous Award Winners are listed below. In FY19 there were 21 Quality Boards, 10 Distinguished Boards, and 55 Exemplary Boards.
This Board Recognition Program requires a high level of commitment from school boards and individual members. The ultimate goal is to provide a platform based on governance standards which challenges boards, but creates a culture of success for students and communities.
GSBA is proud to serve the state’s locally elected boards of education. GSBA has developed numerous ways to assist local systems in honoring local boards and board members! THANKS for all you do for Georgia public school students!
