WCS School Board honored by Indiana School Boards Association

WABASH, IN–The Wabash City Schools Board of Education has been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) with an Exemplary Governance Award (EGA) for calendar year 2024 for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to student success and professional learning. Only 124 school boards in the State of Indiana earned awards through the EGA program this year. The awards are conferred annually across four levels of distinction based on the points earned by school board members for attending ISBA seminars, workshops, conferences, and other learning events, as well as the completion of certain additional criteria, such as a retreat with an outside facilitator and goal setting to elevate student achievement outcomes. “On behalf of ISBA, I would like to commend this most exceptional group of school boards and school board members,” said ISBA Executive Director Terry Spradlin. “School boards perform a vital public service for their communities, and board members who actively participate in professional learning are better equipped to govern effectively and meet the needs of students.” Award recipients were formally recognized at ISBA’s Spring Regional Meetings during the month of May. “I appreciate our Board members' willingness to attend professional learning activities throughout the year to grow and develop as members of our governing board,” said Superintendent Dr. Amy K. Sivley. “Our Board has been recognized for the past three years with an EGA. This speaks volumes about our Board's dedication and desire to learn and do what is best for our entire district.” In addition to the board-level accolades, 239 school board members earned individual EGA awards. WCS has two Board members recognized. They include Board President, Mr. s Rhonda Hipskind, Level 3 Distinguished, and past board member Mrs. Kristen Petruniw, Level 1 Commendable. ISBA provides a full range of professional learning opportunities at dozens of events throughout the year to inform and educate school board members about best practices, legislative issues, policy development, school law, and more. For a complete list of individual and board award recipients for the 2024 award year, please visit https://www.isba-ind.org/ega.html.