Lake County Gazette

The Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) annually recognizes board members for their commitment to learning and leadership activities (NOTE: Added missing space after 'leadership'.) offered by the association and for their service to the public education community.

Three members of the Coal City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education were recognized through the IASB Leader Recognition Program. The awards were presented at the Three Rivers Division Meeting held at Manhattan Junior High School.

Board president Ken P. Miller earned recognition as an Established Board Leader. Quint Harmon, secretary pro tempore, received recognition as a Distinguished Board Leader. The Distinguished Annual Merit Board Leader Award was presented to Shawn Hamilton, vice-president of the board of education.

The recognitions are based on points earned by board members for participation in IASB-sponsored programming, including online classes, attendance at division and statewide meetings, serving as a voting delegate and participating in the annual delegate assembly, and attending the Joint Annual Conference held each November.

Established Board Leaders achieve 200 points; Distinguished Board Leaders earn 400 points; and Distinguished Annual Merit is awarded to those who earn 400 points with an additional 40 points within the year.

IASB provides its members and member districts with various opportunities for training and networking, as well as information and advocacy.