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Make Mine Top Notch: What does it take to create a stand-out
district? Presented by
WebChannel NA/TLNWebChannel NA/TLN
Please be sure to dial in for the audio portion of the webinar
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The Webinar ControlsThe Webinar Controls
Before We BeginBefore We Begin
Our Audience for Today’s
Webinar.
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Make MineTop Notch
A Magna Awardswebinar by the editors ofAmerican School Board
Journal
April 16, 2008
A Best Practices Program
The Magna Awards aredesigned to recognizedistricts, like yours, thathave developed solutionsto some of the sameproblems you face.
ASBJ, with Sodexho School Services as ourpartner, started theprogram in 1994 torecognize districts for theiroutstanding efforts.
Magna Facts
More than 230 winning districts, including 18 this year, have been honored at a luncheon during NSBA’s annual conference and in a special supplement to the magazine.
About 300 entries are received each year. Judging panel is independent of ASBJ and
NSBA. Grand prize winners in each enrollment
category receive $3,500 cash awards.
Judges’ Criteria
The result of appropriate board leadership. Successful in view of the program’s primary
objectives. Developed or actively supported by the school
board. Important in promoting the district’s mission and
advancing student learning. Capable of being replicated by other school
boards with similar conditions and resources. The result of collaboration between the school
board and others.
Poll:
Has your district applied for a Magna Award? Yes No
Poll, Part II
If your answer was no, what were the reasons? Didn’t know about it Too time consuming Thought didn’t have a chance Other
2008 Grand Prize Winners
Under 5,000 enrollment:Santa Ynez Valley UnionHigh School District in
SantaYnez,Calif., was recognizedfor EAST
(Environmental and SpatialTechnologies) program.
2008 Grand Prize Winners
5,000 to 20,000 enrollment:Clarke County SchoolDistrict in Athens, Ga.,for the Classic City HighSchool PerformanceLearning Center
2008 Grand Prize Winners
20,000 and aboveenrollment:Cherokee CountySchool District inCanton, Ga., forcreating three separatehigh schools to serve its diverse studentpopulation.
Poll:
Which of these programs do you think you could use in your own district? Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District Clarke County School District Cherokee County School District
2008 Winning Districts
Under 5,000enrollment
Elk Mound AreaSchool Districtin Elk Mound, Wis.
Fenton High SchoolDistrict 100 in Bensonville, Ill.
2008 Winning Districts
Under 5,000 enrollment
North Montgomery Community School Corporation in Crawfordsville, Ind.
Red River Parish Schools in Coushatta, La.
2008 Winning Districts
Under 5,000 enrollment
Salem County Vocational
Technical Schools in Woodstown,
N.J.
Poll:
Which of these programs would you like to see replicated in your district? Elk Mound Area School District Fenton High School District 100 North Montgomery Community School Corporation Red River Parish Schools Salem County Vocational Technical School
2008 Winning Districts
5,000 to 20,000 enrollment
Columbus County Schools, with Whiteville
City Schools and Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, N.C.
2008 Winning Districts
5,000 to 20,000 enrollment
Lake StevensSchool District inLake Stevens,
Wash.
Lee’s Summit R-7 School District in Lee’s Summit, Mo.
2008 Winning Districts
5,000 to 20,000 enrollment
Monroe-Woodbury CentralSchool District in Central Valley, N.Y.
Roanoke County Public Schools in Roanoke, Va.
Poll:
Which of these innovations have you considered for your district? Early college high schools Wellness initiatives Student drug testing Specialized programs for advanced math and science students.
2008 Winning Districts
20,000 and above enrollment
Cumberland County Schools in Fayetteville, N.C.
Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation inEvansville, Ind.
2008 Winning Districts
20,000 and above enrollment
Hillsborough County Schools in Tampa, Fla.
Pasco CountyPublic Schools inLand O’ Lakes, Fla.
2008 Winning Districts
20,000 and aboveenrollment
Prince William County PublicSchools inManassas, Va.
Poll:
Which of these programs would you like to see replicated in your district? Cumberland County Schools Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation Hillsborough County Public Schools Pasco County Public Schools Prince William County Public Schools
Want to Know More?
To read more about the 2008 Magna Awardwinners, go to our website atwww.asbj.com/magna.
You can also enter your district’s program at the same website. We are taking applications through October. All applications are only online.
How to reach us…
Glenn Cook, [email protected]
Kathleen Vail, Managing [email protected]
Margaret Suslick, Magna [email protected]
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For More InformationFor More Information
• For the National Affiliate Program:– Gene Broderson (703) 838-6746 or
[email protected]– Crissy O’Donnell (703) 838-6161 or
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