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NYSSBA’s Recognition Program acknowledges the extensive time and effort required of school board members who continually strive to expand their knowledge and skills for better board governance. NYSSBA members earn credits for participating in NYSSBA training opportunities, including the Annual Convention and regional workshops – check out the point value for NYSSBA events.
Award Levels
| Level 1: Board Achievement Award (75 points) |
NYSSBA’s Board Achievement Certificate of Recognition
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| Level 2: Board Excellence Award (150 points) |
NYSSBA’s Board Excellence Certificate of Recognition
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| Recognition in On Board |
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| Level 3: Board Mastery Award (250 points) |
NYSSBA’s Board Mastery Certificate of Recognition
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| Free registration to a one-day seminar |
| Recognition in On Board |
| Commemorative padfolio |
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| Level 4: Board Lifetime Achievement (500 points) |
| NYSSBA Lifetime Achievement Plaque |
| Free registration to one NYSSBA Annual Convention |
| Recognition at the NYSSBA Annual Convention |
| Recognition in On Board |
| Executive Pen Set |
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Eligibility
All NYSSBA member school boards are eligible for recognition in this program. Credit will accrue for listed events and activities for individuals serving on a NYSSBA member board. Board members from districts that are not members of NYSSBA are not eligible for recognition under this program.
Administration
NYSSBA will maintain records of members’ participation in credit-earning activities. Anually, NYSSBA will review accumulated credits and issue the appropriate recognition. Board members are also encouraged to maintain a personal record of all participation in NYSSBA training opportunities.
For more information on the Recognition Program, please contact the NYSSBA Member Relations Department at 518.783.0200 or 800.342.3360 or by email at info@nyssba.org.
Recognition Points Values
NYSSBA members earn credits for participating in the following NYSSBA training opportunities:
| Event |
Points |
| Annual Convention & Education Expo |
50 |
| New School Board Member Academy (two days) |
40 |
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Day 1: Essentials of School Board Governance (20) |
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Day 2: Fiscal Oversight Fundamentals (20) |
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| The Capital Conference |
20 |
| Law Conferences (including Pre-Con School Law) |
20 |
| Custom Board Retreats |
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Full-day (more than 4 hours) |
20 |
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Half-day (4 hours or less) |
10 |
| Full-day Workshops (more than 4 hours) |
20 |
| Half-day Workshops (4 hours or less) |
10 |
| Fiscal Oversight Fundamentals Online |
10 |
| Essentials of School Board Governance Online |
10 |
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NYSSBA members can also earn credits for the following events and activities:
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| One Year as Board President |
5 |
| Seminar/Workshop Presider at NYSSBA Annual Convention |
5 |
| Focus Group Participation |
5 |
| Advocacy Liaison |
5 |
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