Invitation to Apply
ASBA will be awarding the ASBA School Board of Excellence in Leadership Award during the 2023 Annual Conference. This award is given to recognize school boards whose work, dedication and ethical service have made a positive impact on the students in their district. Districts will be selected based on evidence from each of the following eight (8) criteria:
- Focuses on and demonstrates support for educational performance.
- Supports educational improvement projects and school transformation initiatives.
- Demonstrates commitment to a code of ethics.
- Maintains harmonious and supportive relationships among members of the board and with the superintendent.
- Functions as a policy-making body with adherence to adopted policies.
- Provides oversite for district finances and budget that supports continuous improvement.
- Participates in ASBA workshops and performance improvement programs.
- Supports and participates in public relations efforts, including community awareness.
Two awards will be given at the 2023 ASBA Annual Conference that will be held December 6-8, 2023, as follows:
- One (1) school district under student enrollment of 900
- One (1) school district above student enrollment of 900
Each award will be based upon a board’s performance over the school year immediately prior to the year in which the award is granted. (2023)
Complete information and instructions can be downloaded HERE. Once you are familiar with the information/instructions and want to apply for consideration, the electronic application form may be accessed here https://forms.gle/dwAHXFsjhg5aoWez7. The entire application, including the narrative response for each criterion and supporting materials/documents, will be submitted electronically using the application form. If you have questions regarding the ASBA School Board of Excellence in Leadership Award or the process for making application, please contact Tammie Reitenger, ASBA Board Development Director, at 501-492-4822 or via email at treitenger@arsba.org.