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Laura Harris |
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Daniel P. Foley, Jr. |
DERBY - Board of Education member Laura Harris recently achieved the level of Master Board of
Education Member in the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) Board Member
Academy for the 2022-2023 school year.
Daniel P. Foley, Jr., Vice-Chair of the Derby Board of
Education achieved the level of Certificated Board of Education Member.
Harris was one of three board of education members recognized for their achievement in attaining
this level by participating in numerous hours of board-related professional development activities for the
2022-2023 school year.
To achieve the Master Board of Education level, a board member must first
accumulate at least 20 credits, becoming a Certificated Board of Education member. The Master
Board of Education member must earn an additional 20 credits beyond the CBEM level.
The areas of
study are leadership, effective meetings, school/community relations, strategic planning, group dynamics,
board member ethics, school finance, labor relations, and school law.
Foley earned CABE’s Certificated Board of Education Member designation.
Through his attendance
at numerous CABE/CAPSS Conventions and workshops has acquired a wide variety of skill, knowledge, and ability.
To achieve the Certificated Board of Education member status he had to acquire 20 credits in
the areas of board relations, policy, curriculum, school finance, school law, labor relations, and board
operations.
Board of Education Chairman Jim Gildea said, “Mrs. Harris and Mr. Foley are among the most engaged
members that I have served with over the course of my 26 years on the Derby Board of Education. They
always take the time to be the best members they can be, constantly improving as board members and participating in all