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St. Johns County School Board Member Kelly Barrera from District 4 was recognized for earning the Certified Board Member distinction by the Florida School Boards Association at the St. Johns County School Board meeting held on April 10, 2018.
To earn this distinction, board members must complete 96 hours of voluntary professional development. Educational opportunities are focused on building a strong foundation in the content areas of School Finance, Policy Governance, Personnel and Bargaining, Advocacy, State/Federal Legislative Processes, and Boardsmanship.
“The program’s 96 hours of training are designed to help board members develop valuable leadership skills,” said Andrea Messina, Florida School Boards Association executive director and former Certified Board Member recipient. “We expect school board members who earn the Certified Board Member distinction to have a positive and lasting impact on their school boards.”
Photo courtesy St. Johns County School District
Kelly Barrera was recognized for attaining Certified Board Member status at the St. Johns County School Board meeting, April 10, 2018.
