Dade County Board Earns Prestigious 2025 GSBA Exemplary Board Recognition
Trenton, GA – The Dade County Board of Education is proud to announce that it has been
recognized with the Georgia School Boards Association’s (GSBA) 2025 Exemplary Board
Recognition, the highest level of achievement in GSBA’s recognition program.
This honor underscores the Board’s steadfast commitment to effective governance, continuous
improvement, transparency, and collaboration, all of which contribute to fostering strong schools
and maximizing opportunities for every student in the district.
“Receiving this recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our governance
team,” said Josh Ingle, Superintendent Dade County Schools. “We are committed to making
decisions that strengthen our schools, support our staff, and prepare our students for success.”
To earn this distinction, the Dade County Board of Education met and exceeded rigorous criteria
established by GSBA. The standards for Exemplary Boards are designed to ensure that local school
boards provide outstanding leadership and accountability in service to their communities.
The GSBA Board Recognition Program was developed by Georgia superintendents and school
board members, based on the State Board of Education’s Standards for Effective Governance.
Established in 1998, it was one of the first programs in the nation to set clear, measurable
standards for local boards of education.
The program includes three levels of recognition: Quality Board, Distinguished Board, and
Exemplary Board. Attaining the Exemplary level represents the highest mark of distinction for local
school boards in Georgia.
For more information about GSBA’s Governance Team Recognition Program, including award
criteria, visit the GSBA Awards and Recognition webpage