For the ninth consecutive time, the Georgia School Boards Association has recognized the Carrollton Board of Education as an Exemplary Board of Achievement.

The recognition program is designed to showcase best practices in school governance and leadership, supporting the local community through the advancement of student learning and achievement.

The board has been at the forefront of earning this prestigious designation since the GSBA began the process several years ago and was one of the first 36 school districts in the state to earn exemplary status. This recognition program is a three-tier, three-year process and is considered GSBA’s highest honor.

In 1998, the Georgia School Boards Association was one of the first school board associations in the nation to develop a program of standards for local boards of education.

A board must complete nine requirements to be considered for the Exemplary Board designation. One of these includes earning continuing education credits via classes and training. Carrollton BOE members have exceeded this training requirement while achieving high marks in the other required areas.

For more information on the program, visit gsba.com/board-development/awards-recognition/ to view the criteria for all program tiers.

PHOTO: Carrollton City Schools superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus and Board of Education members attended the Georgia School Boards Association conference on Dec. 11. The CCS Board of Education was named exemplary board for the eighth consecutive year. Pictured, back row from left, are Superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus, Mr. David Godwin (At Large), Dr. Jason Mount (Ward 3) and Mr. Gil O’Neal (Ward 1). Pictured, front row from left, are Mrs. Melanie McLendon (At Large), Mrs. Katie Williams (Ward 2) and Mr. Greg Schulenberg (Ward 4).