School Board Recognition Week
October 12 - 16, 2026
NYSSBA sponsors School Board Recognition Week to recognize school board members for their commitment to New York public school children. Recognizing school board member service should be a year-round endeavor, but designating one week to highlight these volunteers’ efforts ensures they receive some of the thanks they deserve. School Board Recognition Week is an opportunity to raise community awareness and understanding about the crucial role school board members have within a school district.
School Board Recognition Week Toolkit
NYSSBA has created materials to help you launch a successful campaign to recognize the school board members in your area. The toolkit provided below includes everything you need from sample documents to social media tools and posters.
Through this annual recognition program, NYSSBA strives to increase awareness of and appreciation for the hard work and commitment school board members have in their efforts to ensure all students succeed.
Campaign Tools
| Certificate of Appreciation | Press Release Template Word |
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| Prerecorded Public Service Announcement Version 1 Version 2 |
Governor’s Proclamation Coming soon |
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Campaign poster
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Contact Information
For more information, please contact Alissa Desnoyers, Digital Marketing Specialist, at alissa.desnoyers@nyssba.org or 518.783.3727.