School Board of Lee County Earns Master Board Certification

The School Board of Lee County is being recognized as a Master Board by the Florida School Board Association. To earn this distinction, a majority of the District’s Board Members and the Superintendent must be present for 20 training hours including a Master Board Forum. The leadership curriculum is designed to offer meaningful learning sessions concentrating on student achievement through the four pillars of the FSBA Governance Model: vision, structure, accountability, and advocacy.

“We are pleased to have completed Master Board Training,” said Board Chair Sam Fisher. “As a governance team we are focused on improving and developing skills to move the district forward and advocate for our students and staff. Education is the heartbeat and economic driver of our community!”

The Master Board distinction will remain in effect for the period of time in which school board members with their names on the Master Board Plaque continue to serve as school board members. The Lee County School Board also earned this distinction in 2015, 2017 and 2020.

“FSBA’s Certified Master Board program is designed to ensure that a school board and superintendent can work effectively, efficiently, and collectively as a governance team while maintaining a focus on student learning and factors contributing to the success of schools,” said FSBA Director of Leadership Services Tina Pinkoson. “These board-superintendent teams have shown their commitment to alignment of a shared vision to ensure the desired results for their district.”

The Certified Master Board Distinction is one of several leadership development programs offered by the Florida School Boards Association to ensure board members obtain a well-rounded and thorough understanding of his or her policy-making job responsibilities. More information about all FSBA leadership development offerings and recipients can be found on their website, www.FSBA.org.