<h3>School Board Appreciation Month
February 2023</h3>
Join us in saluting the service of the almost 850 school board members in Virginia in February 2023 during School Board Appreciation Month. The theme — <em>Rising to the Challenge </em>— reflects the leadership of local school board members as they serve their local divisions and advocate for public education with local, state, and federal leaders on behalf of all students.  The month-long observance is an opportunity for your school division and community to build a stronger understanding of the crucial role school boards assume in a representative democracy. School boards voluntarily tackle the enormous job of governing multi-million dollar public school divisions, while preserving the core of our democratic values. Use the month to highlight the accomplishments of your local board, and encourage community leaders, business partners and local civic groups to join in your recognition efforts. The following guide was developed to assist you in these efforts:

View the School Board Appreciation Month Resource Guide <a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2023-SBAM-Guide.final_.pdf">here.</a>

View the Governor's proclamation <a href="https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/proclamations/proclamation-list/school-board-appreciation-month.html">here</a>.

VSBA President David Woodard shares a message to encourage participation in VSBA School Board Appreciation Month:

https://youtu.be/um6PAwbqg5k