Mt. Pulaski CUSD 23 Board of Education Member honored by State School Board Association for Continued Learning

 

[September 28, 2023]    Eric Cowan, a member of the Mt. Pulaski CUSD 23 Board of Education, has been recognized by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) for their participation in a number of professional development and leadership activities during their service as a school board member.

IASB recognizes school board members who show a dedication and desire to learn more about local school governance, adding to their leadership skills, knowledge of state and national educational issues, and commitment to serving in trust of their community and their students.

Cowan acquired 200 credits to earn IASB’s Board Leader Recognition status. Because of Cowan’s ongoing commitment to continued learning and participation in leadership activities, they have earned the designation as an IASB Established Board Leader.

Professional development opportunities leading to this award included the following activities: Joint Annual Conference, IASB Virtual Summit, Trends in Collective Bargaining & Governing Meetings.

“School board members who make the time and show the effort necessary to educate themselves deserve the honor and recognition of the district, the students, and faculty, and the praise of their communities. I congratulate Cowan on this notable achievement,” said Mt. Pulaski CUSD 23 Superintendent Fred Lamkey.

IASB initiated the Board Leader Recognition Program both to honor the dedicated work of school board members and call public attention to the many responsibilities placed on local school boards.

[Sarah Farris]