Education, experience, dedication, and effort are vital to your effectiveness as a school board member. Educational leadership develops through years of school board service and through members' attendance at board programs.

The Wisconsin Association of School Boards in 1988 initiated the Board Recognition Program to encourage school board members to participate in activities that strengthen their skills as local educational leaders. A key part of the program occurs each fall during the Regional Meetings when members who have taken the time and effort throughout the year to attend these programs are recognized.

Board members are awarded points for participating in WASB and NSBA (National School Boards Association) activities. These include: attending conventions, workshops, seminars and inservice sessions; serving on WASB committees; or serving as a delegate to the WASB Delegate Assembly. A specified number of points is assigned each activity, ranging from 5 to 30 points.

The annual Board Recognition Program runs from September 1 through August 31, and points are cumulative from year-to-year. Each August, WASB sends out a Board Recognition Report, which reflects WASB programs attended for that year and the total accumulated points. To receive an award, members must verify the report and return it to WASB. Qualifying board members receive recognition pins and certificates.

If every member of your board has received or will receive a board recognition award, your district iseligible for special recognition. Contact WASB if your board has achieved this.

Member Recognition Point System