Calhoun City Schools is delighted to announce that its Board of Education has achieved the recognition of the Georgia School Boards Association's (GSBA) as being a 2023 Exemplary School Board. The recognition program highlights exemplary leadership and best practices in school governance and leadership. The GSBA recognizes good school board governance that fosters educational community cultures to advance student learning and achievement.
Calhoun City Schools' Board of Education was recognized in December 2023 at the Annual Conference held in Atlanta, GA. The school district met and exceeded all the criteria set forth by GSBA to earn the honor of a 2023 Exemplary Board. The GSBA Governance Team Recognition Program was developed by Georgia superintendents and board members to recognize exemplary leadership based on the State Board of Education's standards for effective governance.
In 1998, the Georgia School Boards Association was among the first school board associations in the United States to create a program of standards for local boards of education.
Dr. Michele Taylor, Superintendent of Calhoun City Schools, expressed her gratitude for the support of the local Board of Education and their continued prioritization of students' interests. She stated that the Board always exceeds the standards of excellence in school governance and that she is proud to serve alongside these exemplary community leaders.