Board Recognition
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The GSBA Governance Team Recognition Program was developed by Georgia Superintendents and board members based on the state board of education's standards for effective governance to recognize exemplary leadership. In 1998, the Georgia School Boards Association was one of the first school board associations in the nation to develop a program of standards for local boards of education. The GSBA Board Recognition Program is a three-tiered program. The three recognition levels are Quality, Distinguished and Exemplary, with Exemplary being the highest level.
The Effingham County School District is proud to announce the achievement and status of the Georgia School Boards Association’s (GSBA) 2024 Exemplary School Board recognition. You can read our full article here.
Achievements of the Effingham County School District School Board
2024 - Exemplary Board
2023 - Exemplary Board
2022 - Exemplary Board
2021 - Exemplary Board
2020 - Exemplary Board
2019 - Distinguished Board
2018 - Quality Board
2017 - GSBA re-developed the process (no award given)
2016 - Quality Board
2015 - Quality Board
2014 - Quality Board
Effingham County School District Celebrates Prestigious 2024 GSBA Exemplary School Board Recognition
The Effingham County School District is proud to announce the achievement and status of the Georgia School Boards Association’s (GSBA) 2024 Exemplary School Board recognition.
This recognition highlights the board’s commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, and collaboration, all of which play a key role in enhancing educational opportunities for every student in the district. The Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) honors school boards that demonstrate strong governance, helping to create a positive educational culture that supports student learning and achievement.
The Effingham County School Board met and/or exceeded the criteria set forth by GSBA to earn the honor of a 2024 Exemplary Board. The criteria may be reviewed by clicking here for more information.
The GSBA Governance Team Recognition Program was developed by Georgia superintendents and board members based on the state board of education’s standards for effective governance to recognize exemplary leadership.
In 1998, the Georgia School Boards Association was one of the first school board associations in the nation to develop a program of standards for local boards of education.
The GSBA Board recognition program is a three-tiered program. For more information on the GSBA award categories, you may visit the GSBA website for
awards and recognition to view the criteria for all tiers of the program.
awards and recognition to view the criteria for all tiers of the program.
Pictured (L-R): Lynn Anderson - Vice Chair, Ben Johnson, F. Lamar Allen, Jan Landing, Vickie Decker - Chair, Yancy Ford
More information can be accessed at https://gsba.com/board-development/awards-recognition/