February is
School Board Recognition Month

           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)