The Advanced Boardsmanship Certification (ABC) recognizes school board members who demonstrate exemplary leadership traits through proactive work at the local and state or national levels and who have completed the leadership and governance curriculums of the Certified Board Member (CBM) and the Master Board (MB) Programs. It is incumbent upon an ABC candidate to develop a portfolio which documents his/her distinguishing attributes and illustrates activities, involvement, and commitment far exceeding the ordinary expectations of a board member. Examples of activities characterizing "exemplary leadership" include:
°Assumes leadership positions (e.g., officer, chairman, board of director, etc.) on the local school board, FSBA, NSBA, advisory councils, and non-educational organizations in the community, state, or national levels.
°Receives appointments to serve on local, state, and/or national commissions or task forces relating to the safety, health, and welfare of children.
°Participates in learning experiences to further knowledge, skills, and perspective for performing the governance role of board members and for enhancing the ability to work effectively in the educational community.
°Engages in collaborative relationships with local, state, and/or national officials.
°Serves as a highly visible and a critical link between schools and the community.
°Shares knowledge on educational issues through work with other school boards, board members, FSBA, NSBA, and other community, state, and national organizations.
°Contributes to the community by leading and being involved in a variety of projects of both an educational and public nature.
°Presents and facilitates on educational issues at public forums, organizations, workshops, conferences, academies, institutes, symposiums, and/or other training formats.
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