2008 VSBA Awards Nomination
(form below)

Nominations are invited for the 2008 VSBA Leadership Award. This honor may be presented by the Vermont School Boards Association to a school board member or an entire school board who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership as defined in the criteria outlined below. Nominations may come from individuals or organizations throughout Vermont including, but not limited to, school board members, school boards, school administrators, teachers, or community members.

A VSBA selection committee will review all applications and recommend to the VSBA board up to one individual and/or one board for receipt of the this annual award. Final determination will be made by the VSBA Board of Directors and recipients will be honored at the VSBA Annual Conference in the fall. Individuals and boards nominated but not selected will receive a certificate and recognition in the VSBA newsletter.

• Have served at least one full term on their local board
• Are a current board member, or completed their service in the 2006-07 school year
• Are not currently serving on the VSBA Board of Directors

• Must be a current member of the Vermont School Boards Association
• May not have any members currently serving on the VSBA Board of Directors

1. Has served their community for many years;
2. Has served above and beyond the call of duty;
3. Has accomplished a major milestone;
4. Has demonstrated a focus for all children in the district, including a focus on student achievement;
5. Has worked well with fellow board members or as an entire board;
6. Has pursued self-improvement and growth in boardmanship;
7. Has worked tirelessly as an advocate for the district and its students.

Selection committee will consider some or all the following:
1. How the member or board has demonstrated leadership in the district and community.
2. How a single act or series of acts by the member or board has significantly helped the school district.
3. What the member or board has done to keep the education and welfare of children as their primary concern.
4. What the member or board has done to show excellence in boardmanship.
5. How the member or board has used sound reasoning and strong ethics in decision making.
6. How the member or board has used foresight in developing policies and plans that support the district vision and goals.
7. How the member or board has displayed consistency in responding to issues, representing the best interest of all constituents.
8. What the member or board has done to build good working relationships with students, staff and community.
9. How the member or board has built productive relationships within the board.
10. How the member or board has made the time and commitment necessary to become an informed and effective board member(s).

• Attach a one-page statement indicating why the individual or board should be considered and what makes them especially effective in their role.
• Use the criteria listed in this document as a guide.
• Submit up to one-half page biographical statement on the individual nominee or a one-page biographical statement including each board member for a whole board nomination.
• Attachments in support of the individual or board nominee should be limited to no more than three pages.
• Applications that exceed a total of five pages will not be considered.

Nomination forms must be submitted prior to August 15, 2008.