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February is
School Board Recognition Month

Join the VSBA in recognizing school board members for their service and commitment to all students in Vermont Here are some resources to help.

           Suggested Activities

 

Below are ways school districts around the state have celebrated their school boards during the month of February

  • Recognize board members at school sporting events

  • Ask school newsletters and papers to include profiles on individual board members

  • Encourage parent organizations and student councils to sponsor an appreciation breakfast for the school board

  • Use marquees and message boards to thank board members for their service

  • Print a copy of the state proclamation of School Board Recognition Month in district newsletters

  • Write a personal letter thanking board members to be published in district newsletters, local newspapers, and on the district website

  • Present certificates of appreciation to board members at the board meeting (templates available at vtvsba.org/recognition)

  • Send a press release (template available at vtvsba.org/recognition)

  • Plan a reception at the January board meeting. Invite students, local community members, media, local service groups, etc.

  • Display board appreciation posters in schools and community businesses (template available at vtvsba.org/appreciation)

  • Sponsor a student poster or essay contest to thank school board members for their dedication and hard work. Share the results in local banks, post offices, and libraries. Send a photograph of the winner(s) to the local newspaper.

  • Create social media posts to recognize the work of school board members

  • Create free passes for all board members to all school activities (sports, drama, awards, competitions)

Sample Newsletter Articles

Option 1 (Word format)

Option 2 (Word format)

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State Resolution
Governor's Proclamation
Recognition Certificate
Social Media Graphics

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Facebook Format​

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Facebook Format​

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Instagram Format​

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Instagram Format​

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Twitter/X Format​

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Twitter/X Format​

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