Who is eligible for a Board Salute?

Any employee, parent volunteer, community volunteer, and supporter of the Okoboji school district that has gone “above and beyond” in service to the students.

How are people nominated?

Fill out the online nomination form or through the School and District office. Completed nominations should be submitted to any school principal or the superintendent’s office.

How are award recipients selected?

The superintendent shall bring all nominations to the Collaboration and Communication Committee of the Board of Education (Superintendent & two (2) board members). Award recipients will be selected by this committee and brought to the full Board of Education for their formal recognition.

How often will Board salutes be given?

Quarterly or at the direction of the Board of Education.

How are award recipients recognized?

Those members of the Okoboji school district family recognized with a Board Salute will be honored with the following: A certificate of recognition formally presented at a Regular Board of Education meeting; a small token of the Board’s esteem in recognition of the recipient’s extra service to the District; the recipient’s name affixed to a recognition plaque displayed in the District’s board room.