The
Award of Distinction, is represented by a special starfish
pin.Through participation in Academy sessions and governance and service activities, school board members earn credits for VSBA Academy Awards which are based on participation from July 1 to June 30 of each Academy year. Credits are awarded for:
1. Governor's Conference 6 credits
2. New School Board Member/Superintendent Orientation 6 credits
3. VSBA Leadership Conference 6 credits
4. VSBA Annual Convention 12 credits
5. School Board Chairmen/Vice Chairman Orientation 6 credits
6. VSBA Legislative Conference 6 credits
7. VSBA Spring Regional Meetings 3 credits
8. VSBA Conference on School Law 6 credits
9. VSBA Topic Conferences 3-9 credits
10. VSBA Center for Board Development 3 credits
11. Other (NSBA, AASA, NSPRA) 3 credits
12. VSBA Officer (Pres./Pres.-Elect/Past Pres.) 9 credits
13. Chairman of VSBA Standing Committee 6 credits
14. VSBA Regional Chairman 6 credits
15. VSBA Board of Directors Member At Large 3 credits
16. Voting Delegate to VSBA Delegate Assembly 3 credits
17. VSBA Committee Member 3 credits
18. VSBA regional vice-chairman/secretary 3 credits
19. VSBA, NSBA, AASA, NSPRA program presider, presenter, panelist (12 max./yr) 3 credits
20. Provide VSBA testimony to state legislative/congressional committees (9 max/yr) 3 credits
21. Write article for VSBA publications (9 max/yr) 3 credits
22. Serve on state/VSBA task force or as appointee to other education related entities (DOE/VHSL) representing VSBA when recommended or appointed by VSBA President (9 max/yr) - 3 credits
* VSBA Board of Directors members are excluded from additional credits if their position requires performing certain functions, e.g. presiding at or chairing activities.
School board members are automatically enrolled in the Academy, which was established in July of 1986. The VSBA records participation in Academy activities through registration and membership information. To receive credit for other endorsed activities, such as the NSBA Convention, board members must submit evidence of their attendance to the VSBA. Credit is also earned through the VSBA Center for Board Development in Charlottesville.
Certificate of Recognition (15 credits per year)
Award of Achievement (24 credits per year)
Award of Excellence (48 credits per 2 years)
Award of Honor (66 credits per 2 years)
Award of Distinction (84 credits per 2 years)
The
Award of Distinction, is represented by a special starfish
pin.
Timeline 2008 School Board Awards
VSBA All Virginia School Board
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