(La Porte County, IN) - La Porte’s public school board and a few area school board members have been recognized for professional development.

The Indiana School Boards Association recently bestowed an Exemplary Governance Award to the La Porte Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees. They’re one of 124 school boards in Indiana to earn such recognition, which marks points earned by school board members for attending ISBA seminars, workshops, conferences, and other learning events.

There are four levels of recognition, from “Commendable” to “Exemplary.” La Porte attained Level 1 “Commendable” status.

Individually, board member Jennifer Farlie earned Level 1 recognition, along with other area school board members: Deb Allen of South Central and Jenilee Haynes Peterson of Michigan City. La Porte board member Ryan Seaburg achieved Level 2 status.