Board of Education Member Honored by State Association

Mr. O’Connor received both a Certified Board Member Award and an Award of Merit from MASB at the April 11 MPS Board Meeting. Awards are earned for classes completed in MASB’s leadership training program, as well as for conference attendance, years of service and leadership activities.  

 This training and professional development helps board members keep pace with the fast-moving and complex changes in public education. Last year, more than 1,300 school board members statewide participated in MASB’s professional development program for elected school leaders. The hours devoted to this training are above and beyond the time members spend at their local meetings, events, and reviewing policies and board packets. 

 “We are pleased to recognize the accomplishments of Patrick O’Connor and his commitment to helping Mason Public Schools continuously improve in the area of student achievement. Board members are vital in ensuring quality educational programs are available for all students,” said Ronald Drzewicki, Ed.S., Superintendent of Mason Public Schools. 

 “I’ve worked with school boards and public schools for more than 19 years and am always in awe of the commitment of so many members,” said MASB Executive Director Don Wotruba, CAE. “Schools are under exceptional pressure to be innovative and reinvent the way they deliver education. Training equips them with the tools necessary to make the best decisions for Michigan’s schoolchildren. The time they spend being servant leaders and honing their skills is second to none.” 

 A full overview of the individual and whole board training levels can be viewed at www.masb.org/miboardawards.