Board of Education member Linda Harrison was recently honored by the NYS School Boards Assoc. for her efforts to improve her leadership abilities.

December 23, 2008 - Board of Education member Linda Harrison was recently honored by the New York State School Boards Association for her efforts to improve her leadership abilities.

The association's Leadership Development Recognition Program awarded Harrison with a Developmental Achievement Citation for her participation in seminars and programs designed to help school board members develop a cohesive board team, run an efficient meeting, interact with the media to clearly communicate messages and conduct an effective public comment session.

The association’s programs include the Academy for Public School Governance, Board Officers Academy, School Board Institute, legal conferences, regional workshops and more.

School Board members earn credits for each event or activity they participate in. Those who earn 40 credits receive a Developmental Achievement Citation. Board members who continue to participate in the program can earn a Leadership in Governance Certificate and then a Master of Boardsmanship Award.

Board members Joan Hart and Mary Nardolillo have also earned Developmental Achievement Citations.

Superintendent Randy Ehrenberg praised school board members for their efforts to improve their ability to serve the community.

"Mrs. Harrison's award is further evidence of the tireless efforts of our board members and other North Colonie personnel to improve this school district," Ehrenberg said. "Although North Colonie consistently recognized as one of the top school districts in the Capital Region, no one will find us resting on our laurels, as Mrs. Harrison has shown."