Several members of the Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) Schools Board of School Trustees — along with the board as a whole — have been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association for their commitment to professional development and effective governance.
The honors were presented during the association’s Region 5 Spring Meeting.
Four individual board members received Exemplary Governance Awards (EGA), which recognize participation in ongoing training, seminars and conferences designed to strengthen school board leadership:
- Latrica Schooley earned the EGA Level 1 – Commendable award
- Dawn Lang received EGA Level 3 – Distinguished
- Sarah Parks-Reese also received EGA Level 3 – Distinguished
- Suzanne Thomas was honored with EGA Level 4 – Exemplary, the highest level among the group
In addition to the individual honors, the HSE school board as a whole received an EGA Level 1 – Commendable award.
According to the Indiana School Boards Association, the Exemplary Governance Awards program is intended to encourage continuous learning among school board members. Participation in governance training helps board members stay current on education policy, legal requirements and best practices in overseeing public school districts.
The recognition comes at a time when the HSE board continues to address a number of high-profile issues, including leadership changes and policy discussions, placing added importance on board training and governance practices.