Board President Earns Distinguished Certification

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Kearney School District Board of Education President Darlene Bailey was honored on Feb. 19 for earning a Distinguished Certification from the Missouri School Boards’ Association.

Dr. Bailey garnered this recognition by satisfactorily completing 64 Certified Board Member Credits and other professional development requirements. She previously earned her Essential, Advanced and Master certifications.

She also engaged in a variety of leadership, advocacy and presentation activities. This work included:

  • Attending two MSBA core meetings, with at least one in the current year

  • Reading one book from the MSBA Booklist for Reading Requirement and submitting a Reading Reflection

  • Observing a school board meeting in two other districts and submitting a Board Meeting Observation form

  • Completing eight activities involving leadership, advocacy and presentations in her most recent three years of board service

KPGZ News – Ray Weikal contributed to this story.