The Marion County School Board and Superintendent were recognized for renewing their “Master Board” distinction by the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) this month.
To earn the distinction, a majority of the district’s board members and the superintendent must be present for 20 training hours, including a Master Board Forum.
The leadership curriculum concentrates on student achievement through the five pillars of the FSBA Governance Model: vision, accountability, policy, community leadership and relationships.
Marion County previously earned the Master Board distinction, and because their leadership team only changed by one new member this last election cycle, they were eligible to participate in a seven-hour reinstatement program.
“FSBA’s Master Board program is designed to ensure that a school board and superintendent can work as a governance team while maintaining a focus on student learning and factors contributing to the success of schools,” said FSBA Executive Director Andrea Messina.