School Board Members Day

November 15: School Board Members Day

To recognize the outstanding efforts of the nearly 6,000 elected school board members throughout the state, November 15 of each year is designated as "School Board Members Day" in Illinois. This is an opportunity to build community awareness and understanding about the essential role locally elected board of education members assume in a representative democracy.

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

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For more information about School Board Members Day, contact Heath Hendren at ext. 1109, or by email at hhendren@iasb.com.