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
- Sample Resolution
- Logo and Theme
- 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 Image
- #ThankABoardMember Small Image
These Illinois-specific materials may be adapted for use in January, which has been dedicated National School Board Recognition Month.