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Carl Persis recognized for earning distinction by Florida School Boards Association

Volusia County School Board member Carl Persis is now a Certified Board Member.

By Observer Staff
| 11:00 a.m. July 25, 2024

Volusia County School Board member and former Tomoka Elementary Principal Carl Persis points to where the main office used to be during the groundbreaking ceremony for Tomoka Elementary on Tuesday, June 27. Photo by Jarleene Almenas

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The Florida School Boards Association recently recognized Volusia County School Board member Carl Persis as its newest Certified Board Member.

According to a press release, to earn the initial distinction of a CBM, members must complete 96 hours of training in three different content areas: Leadership, advocacy and knowledge.

“I am proud to recognize Carl as a Certified Board Member,” FSBA Leadership Services Director Tina Pinkoson said. “Since his election in 2016, Carl has shown a willingness and desire to learn.”

The CBM Distinction is one of several professional development programs offered by the Florida School Boards Association to ensure "board members obtain well-rounded and thorough understanding of his or her policy-making job responsibilities," the press release states.

The Florida School Boards Association is the professional association for school boards in Florida. The mission of FSBA is to increase student achievement through the development of effective school board leadership and advocacy for public education.