November 15: School Board Members Day
Materials to Help Districts Organize their Activities
Materials and associated information for the 2025 Illinois School Board Members Day are available below. School districts and other groups are welcome to use any of the School Board Members Day resources without additional permission. The 2025 theme is “The Heart of Local Education.”
- Sample Messages
- Activities to honor board members
- Honorary Certificate (English and Spanish)
- Sample Resolution
- Logo and Theme (English and Spanish)
- Social Media Image One
- Social Media Image Two
- Social Media Image Three
- Customizable Group Image (add full board photo and district logo)
- Customizable Image (add individual board member photos and district logo)
- #ThankABoardMember Poster
- #ThankABoardMember Video Overlay
These Illinois-specific materials may be adapted for use in January, which has been dedicated National School Board Recognition Month.

Using the 2025 School Board Members Day outreach resources, districts can recognize and honor these committed public servants for their board policy and local governance work on behalf of children, families, and entire communities. #ThankABoardMember
For more information about School Board Members Day, contact Heath Hendren at ext. 1109, or by email at hhendren@iasb.com.