HEB ISD School & Family Magazine April/May 2016 | Page 16

Leadership Academy Wins Magna Award and $5000 Prize HEB ISD’s Leadership Academy program is one of only 3 programs in the country to earn a $5000 award from the National School Board Association. Leadership Academy is a 6-month course, hosted by the HEB ISD Board of Trustees, to educate community members about the inner workings of the school district. It’s turning curious community members into devoted ambassadors: 4 current school board members are graduates of the program. The National School Board Association chose HEB ISD’s Board of Trustees and the Leadership Academy program to receive their 2016 Magna Award. The Magna Award recognizes “school districts and their leaders taking bold and innovative steps to improve the lives of their students and their communities.” This grand prize includes a $5000 contribution to the school district. Volunteers of America Texas Volunteers of Americas Texas is a faith-based, nonprofit dedicated to helping the vulnerable to reach their full potential. WE SUPPORT THE MOST VULNERABLE BY: • Helping to beat addiction • Preventing youth substance abuse • Addressing the needs of the re-entry population 14 300 East Midway Drive Eu \