River Trails School District 26 Board of Education earns Governance Recognition honor
River Trails School District 26 Board of Education has been recognized for their exceptional governance practices by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB).
The River Trails School District 26 board earned the School Board Governance Recognition honor for its effective governance behaviors and its commitment toward obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively lead the district.
“It’s not a surprise that the — River Trails School District 26 board earned this honor,” said Superintendent Dr. Jodi Megerle “Our board of education is constantly working to improve their governance and leadership skills for our district, the students and the entire community. The individual board members and the full board are always seeking out new learning opportunities to advance their governance knowledge and learn from the successes of their peers in other districts.”
IASB’s School Board Governance Recognition program acknowledges local boards of education that practice good governance behaviors as outlined by IASB's Foundational Principles of Effective Governance. The focus of Governance Recognition is on full board development and participation. Boards that meet the necessary requirements are recognized for the two-year honorary distinction.
“This board has shown its commitment to the district, our staff, and students, by continually improving their leadership skills and knowledge. To be a successful board and provide a high quality educational experience for our students, it requires a lot of time and effort and a commitment to continual learning,” said Board President William Grimpe.
The School Board Governance Recognition program aims to showcase how good governance creates a positive impact for students, staff, and the entire district community. It provides an opportunity for districts to tell their story about programs and projects that are improving outcomes in their local school districts and offers board members a chance to highlight how continuous learning, both by individual board members and the full board team, results in improved governance for the board of education and positive outcomes for the district.
More information about the IASB School Board Governance Recognition program can be found on the Illinois Association of School Boards website at iasb.com