To qualify each had to earn 300 points for attending training sessions over the past five years or less and pass a written exam. Darren Holmes has earned Level Three. All received certificates of achievement. Those recognized for Levels Two through Six also received special Boardmanship Institute pins. Established in May 1982, the Boardmanship Institute offers a year-round training program to help school board members better understand and more effectively act upon issues related to governance for their local schools.
Training is required by state law only for new school board members.