2026 SPECIAL SESSION I
ENROLLED
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2143
Commending the Virginia School Boards Association.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026
WHEREAS, the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) was established in 1906 to support and strengthen local school board leadership throughout the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, for 120 years, the VSBA has served as a leading advocate for effective local school governance and has provided resources, training, policy guidance, legal support, leadership development, and advocacy services to the Commonwealth's school boards; and
WHEREAS, the VSBA has played an important role in advancing public education by promoting informed decision-making, fostering collaboration among educational leaders, and supporting school boards in their efforts to provide high-quality educational opportunities for all students; and
WHEREAS, throughout its history, the VSBA has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the principles of local governance, community engagement, and continuous improvement in public education; and
WHEREAS, generations of school board members, educators, association leaders, and staff have contributed to the success and longevity of the VSBA, helping to shape educational opportunities for millions of Virginia students over the course of its history; and
WHEREAS, the VSBA continues to serve as a respected and trusted partner to school boards across the Commonwealth as they address the opportunities and challenges facing public education in the 21st century; and