Elmhurst, IL – The Elmhurst School District 205 Board of Education has again been recognized for their effective governance behaviors and their commitment toward obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively lead a district by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB). IASB's School Board Governance Recognition program honors local boards of education that demonstrate good governance practices in line with IASB's Foundational Principles of Effective Governance. This recognition emphasizes the importance of the entire board's development and active participation, awarding a two-year honorary distinction to those boards that meet the program's criteria. “It’s not a surprise that our District 205 Board of Education earned this honor,” said Superintendent Dr. Keisha Campbell. “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.” “The board engages with the community to gain perspective and ensure that all voices are represented, all while maintaining a steadfast focus on ensuring resources are aligned to the strategic plan - resulting in student success and positive experiences for all students and staff,” said Superintendent Campbell. 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. “This board has shown its commitment to the district, our community, and ultimately the students, by continually improving their leadership skills and understanding of public education. To be a successful board and provide a high quality educational experience for our students, it requires collaboration and a commitment to continual learning,” said Board President Athena Arvanitis. “There is an impression that the work of the school board starts and stops at our regular board meetings when in reality the majority of our work actually happens outside the meetings; we study the issues, connect with the community, advocate on behalf of our District, and learn the intricacies of school finance, just to name a few. Serving on the school board is challenging and fulfilling, most fulfilling when board members realize the positive impact their decisions have on the student experience in our district,” reiterated Board president Arvanitis. The Illinois Association of School Boards is a voluntary organization of local boards of education dedicated to strengthening the public schools through local citizen control. Although not a part of state government, IASB is organized by member school boards as a private not-for-profit corporation under authority granted by Article 23 of The Illinois School Code. More information about the IASB School Board Governance Recognition program can be found on the Illinois Association of School Boards website. | 
