Wolsey-Wessington School Board receives award

WOLSEY — Members of the Wolsey-Wessington School Board were presented a Bronze Level award for their participation in theAssociated School Boards of South Dakota’s board recognition program “ALL,” which stands for “Act, Learn, Lead.”
ASBSD Director of Policy and Legal Services Gerry Kaufman presented the Wolsey-Wessington School Board its award at its Sept. 18 board meeting.
The board earned the award for its dedicated participation in activities, board development and training and demonstrated leadership at various areas and levels throughout the 2016-17 school year.
In the inaugural year of the program, nearly one-third of the total number of public school boards in South Dakota earned an ALL award through the variety of training, development and leadership opportunities.

“The Wolsey-Wessington School Board committed their time and effort to enhancing their knowledge of board work, which will benefit their students, staff and community,” ASBSD Executive Director Wade Pogany said.
“Their leadership to achieve excellence for South Dakota public education is commendable and we were very happy to be able to present them their award.”
ASBSD is a private, non-profit association representing more than 850 South Dakota school board members, the 149 school districts they govern and the students they serve.

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Members of the Wolsey-Wessington School board receive an award from the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. Pictured, from left are board members Ted Haeder, Rod Liebnow, Suzanne Hamilton, Tara Fechner, Jenna Miedema, Kris Brandt, and ASBSD attorney Gerry Kaufman.

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