Two Charleston County School District Board of Trustees Members Recognized for Participating in State Level Training

CHARLESTON, SC – Two board member for Charleston County School District earned recognition by the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) for achievement in the association’s 2014 – 2015 Boardmanship Institute.

SCSBA Boardmanship Institute, established in 1982, offers a year-round training curriculum to help board members develop skills and stay abreast of state and national educational issues. Workshops focus on school law, advocacy and legislation, improving board operations, leadership for improving student achievement, and other timely topics.

Board members can achieve up to six levels of recognition by earning points that are accrued annually from July through June for participation in statewide conferences and training provided onsite in their district.

Statewide, SCSBA recognized 154 school board members for reaching one of six levels for the 2014 – 2015 year with certificates of achievement and a lapel pin designated their level of accomplishment in the institute.

In Charleston County School District board member Eric Mack reached Level Two by earning 40 points within one year. He will receive a certificate and silver pin. Another board member Chris Staubes, reached Level One by earning 25 points within one year. He will receive a certificate.

“Training has been and will always be a vital tool for successful leadership and the SCSBA offered training sessions has given me the added skill sets in becoming a more effective leader on the school board. I look forward to future training that would help me articulate and assist in promoting excellence in the Charleston County School District,” said Rev. Dr. Eric Mack.