Tazewell County Public School Board members were recognized with Virginia School Board Association Academy Awards at the October school board meeting. Virginia School Board Association (VSBA) recognizes board members for their dedication, time, and hard work in improving boardmanship skills through VSBA meetings, conferences, board development and training, and active involvement in the association. VSBA members earn credits for VSBA Academy Awards which are based on participation from July 1 to June 30 of each year. There are five levels of awards, with certificates and pins awarded for particular levels. The VSBA Academy Awards are presented annually to school board members who meet the requirements.
Virginia School Board Association President, David Woodard, earned the VSBA Award of Distinction for earning 84 credits in two years. He received a certificate and a starfish pin. Board member Irene Mullins earned the VSBA Award of Honor for earning 66 credits in two years. She received a certificate and a gold pin. Board member Donna Whittington earned the VSBA Award of Excellence for earning 48 credits in two years. She received a certificate and a silver pin. Lastly, school board members Chris Moir and Erik Robinson were awarded the VSBA Award of Achievement for earning 24 credits per year. They both received a certificate and bronze pin.
Upon learning about the awards received, Tazewell County Superintendent, Dr. Christopher B. Stacy said, “These awards are very well deserved. The board members continuing education is a testament to the dedication they have in serving our students and communities. It is refreshing to work with such a driven board.”