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Suzanne Sapp earns NASB Award

October 09, 2024

The Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB), Board of Directors and staff, recognized the 2024 Awards of Achievement recipients during nine Area Meetings throughout August and September.

NASB is a private, nonprofit organization that serves the needs of board members in Nebraska public school districts and Educational Service Units.  Nebraska’s 1,700 school board members may participate in board development training throughout the year by attending workshops and conferences to help strengthen their role in governance, legislative advocacy, and stewardship of district resources in support of student achievement.  In recognition of their volunteer time and commitment to education, the Association recognizes continued participation and growth in best practice governance.

Through the Awards of Achievement program, board members earn points for participation in workshops and events, as well as their district’s participation in NASB programs and services. There are ten total levels of the program, with points carrying over year to year. The following board members were recognized for their outstanding excellence for achieving the Levels of 7, 8, 9 or 10. 

LEVEL X RECIPIENTS FOR 2024

• Wayne Erickson - ESU 2
• Valerie Fisher - Papillion La Vista 

LEVEL IX RECIPIENTS FOR 2024

• Shaun Jensen – Holdrege
• Richard Brabec – Schuyler
• David Raabe - Wisner-Pilger

LEVEL VIII RECIPIENTS FOR 2024

• Suzanne Sapp - Ashland-Greenwood
• Garlyn Grosse - Cedar Bluffs
• Lynette Mitchell - Elm Creek
• Rodney Rayburn - ESU 16
• Lisa Albers - Grand Island
• Rick Hollendieck – Gretna
• Craig Gana – Norris
• Ken Winters – Plattsmouth
• Allison Sandman - Wauneta-Palisade
• Andy Grosshans - Waverly

LEVEL VII RECIPIENTS FOR 2024

• Scott Erthum – Ainsworth
• Matt O'Daniel – Arlington
• Doris Martin – Beatrice
• Janet Byars – Beatrice
• Pam Holcomb - Broken Bow
• Jason Richters – Centennial
• Will Kemptar – Centura
• Theresa Seipel – Columbus
• Mary Scarborough - ESU 3
• June Bowers - Falls City
• Brian Copsey – Gering
• Keith Runge – Lakeview
• Jay Hall - Laurel-Concord-Coleridge
• Deb Neidig – Madison
• Tom J. Bredvick – McCook
• Skip Altig - North Platte
• Brandon Desh - Palmyra 
• Jean Karlen – Pender
• Jayson Bishop - Perkins County
• Elizabeth Kumru – Ralston
• Chuck Misek – Schuyler
• David Baxa - Twin River
• Chris Cerveny - Wilber-Clatonia