School Board Recognition Month is observed annually in January and serves as a time to celebrate California’s more than 5,000 school district and county office of education trustees.
Resources for School Board Recognition Month
Category: School boards in action
School Boards in Action: 5 Questions with Larissa Scors Anderson, Bonsall USD Board President
What inspired you to become a school board member? My husband and I moved to semi-rural Bonsall in 2009 to put down roots for our own children; subsequent leadership within the PTA and the Bonsall Education Foundation highlighted the power of collaboration. I served on […]
School Boards in Action: 5 Questions with Madonna M. Gerrell, Palm Springs USD
Madonna M. Gerrell, board president, Palm Springs Unified School District How long have you been on the school board and why are you passionate about your work? For the past eight years, I have actively served as a member of the Palm Springs Unified School […]
School Boards in Action: 5 Questions with Kailee Watson, Desert Sands USD
“My passion for education stems from two main sources: my three children who are currently enrolled in our district, and my pride as a graduate of this district. I am dedicated to ensuring that all our students achieve success in their educational journeys.”
Drafting a governance handbook and self-evaluation: Steps for LEAs
The four steps that Lake Tahoe Unified School District has utilized to create a governance handbook were covered during the session “Governance Handbook and Board Self-Evaluation” at CSBA’s 2023 Annual Education Conference and Trade Show in December. The majority of local educational agency boards have […]
Tailoring student leadership opportunities
In 1999, Sacramento County Office of Education Board President Bina Lefkovitz founded the nonprofit Youth Development Network and was co-director until 2010. Since then, she’s continued to promote equitable pathways that allow burgeoning student leaders from all walks of life to learn, grow and develop […]
Humboldt COE is expanding its global partnership program
Humboldt County is known primarily for its Redwood National and State Parks, but education leaders are actively boosting the region’s profile as a key player in providing youth a “global education.” Since 2019, the Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE) has partnered with Taiwan to […]
School Boards in Action: 5 Questions with Peter Noymer, Los Gatos Union SD
Peter Noymer, board president, Los Gatos Union School District in Santa Clara County What are some promising practices taking place in your district? The Los Gatos Union School District is fortunate to have several newer initiatives. We have been able to bring our student–counselor ratio […]
Bellflower USD trustee advocates for individuals with disabilities
How can local educational agencies better serve their students with disabilities? Bellflower Unified School District trustee Sue ElHessen, a long-time disability rights advocate, says some ways that question can be addressed is through education on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), empowering students by teaching […]
School Boards in Action: 5 Questions with Dieema A. Wheaton, El Segundo USD
Dieema A. Wheaton, board president, El Segundo Unified School District in Los Angeles County What are some promising practices taking place in your district? El Segundo USD is committed to the overall well-being and mental health of our students. We offer a variety of programs […]