Each year ASBSD honors a South Dakota school board member who exemplifies extraordinary leadership of public education as Outstanding School Board Member of the Year.
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Stands firm for the achievement, welfare and safety of all students. His or her activities point to a long-range program for improving education opportunities for all children.
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Communicates a belief and expectation that all students can achieve at a high and equitable level.
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Insists on securing and retaining quality staff and supports professional development to strengthen the quality of instruction and achievement levels of all students.
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Works with other board members and the superintendent to establish a district-wide understanding and commitment to student achievement goals.
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Supports district-wide goals for improving student achievement during budget preparation, adoption and implementation.
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Consistently supports board policy, majority decisions of the board and staff members in carrying out board decisions.
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Reaches out to community groups, public and private agencies and the business community to benefit students.
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Advocates securing financial resources to fund adequate education programs to meet district goals through school board leadership.