Palos 118 Board of Education Member Honored by State Board

Pam Paris, a member of the Palos School District 118 Board of Education, has been recognized by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) for her participation in a number of professional development and leadership activities during her service as a school board member.

IASB recognizes school board members who show a dedication and desire to learn more about local school governance, adding to their leadership skills, knowledge of state and national educational issues, and commitment to serving in trust of their community and their students.

Mrs. Paris acquired 40 credits to earn IASB's Board Leader Recognition status. Because of Mrs. Paris’ ongoing commitment to continued learning and participation in leadership activities, they have earned the designation as an IASB Distinguished Board Leader.

"I congratulate Pam on this notable achievement," said District 118 Superintendent Dr. Anthony Scarsella, adding, "School board members volunteer a significant amount of their personal time to our school community to ensure a quality education for every student in the district," said Dr. Scarsella.

IASB initiated the Board Leader Recognition Program both to honor the dedicated work of school board members and call public attention to the many responsibilities placed on local school boards.

The Illinois Association of School Boards is a voluntary organization of local boards of education dedicated to strengthening the public schools through local citizen control. Although not a part of state government, IASB is organized by member school boards as a private not-for­ profit corporation under authority granted by Article 23 of The Illinois School Code.

More information about the IASB Board Leader Recognition Program can be found on the Illinois Association of School Boards website.