NCSBA Academy of School Boardsmanship

NCSBA strives to offer board members up-to-date and relevant educational training opportunities. Since its inception in 1985, the Academy for School Boardsmanship has provided an avenue for board members to develop skills and knowledge to carry out the task of leading the state's school districts.

Each academy year runs from July 1 through June 30. Board members must earn 30 hours of training annually as approved by the local board and reviewed by NCSBA. Once this minimum requirement has been met, annual recognition will be given. 

Requirements for Yearly Awards

Recognition is awarded to individuals who have participated in a minimum of 30 hours of training during the current academy year. If a board member chooses not to participate in activities or has less than the required hours of training for the current academy year, that member's previous achievement level is not penalized. However, the member will not receive recognition at the annual awards banquet or be given a certificate/pin since the member did not meet the minimum requirement of training for the current academy year.

Types of Awards

All members qualifying for recognition of their level will receive a certificate indicating their achievement level. Achievement certificates  will be mailed to each board member's superintendent.

Recognition Levels

Total Cumulative Hours	Recognition Level
30	Certificate of Recognition
31-100	Certificate of Merit
101-200	Certificate of Achievement
201-300	Certificate of Advanced Achievement
301-400	Award of Excellence
401-500	Award of Distinction
501-600	Diploma of Honor
601-700	Bronze Award
701-800	Silver Award
801-900	Gold Award
901+	Scholar's Circle