Des Moines – Perry School Board members Kyle Baxter and Marjean Gries were recently awarded certificates for completing the Basics of Boardsmanship program training at the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) 71st annual convention in Des Moines.
IASB Board President Amy Jurrens said Baxter and Gries completed the Basics of Boardsmanship program’s four components focused on essential board learning concepts. She commended Baxter and Gries for their hard work.
“This program ensures a solid foundation for school board governance,” Jurrens said, “whether you’re a new or experienced board member. The extra efforts put forth to complete this program are certainly commendable.”
More than 350 board members from Iowa’s local school districts, Area Education Agencies and community colleges received the Basics of Boardsmanship certificates. This is the first year this awards program has been offered to IASB members.
