Franklin County School Board Vice Chairman Sara Liechty has been named to the All Tennessee School Board, becoming the first member of the county’s board to receive the honor, according to the school district.
The Tennessee School Boards Association presented the award at its annual convention. The district announced the recognition in a news release dated November 11.
TSBA recognizes five to seven board members through the annual award. A judging panel reviews nominees’ board development, local board accomplishments and leadership. Candidates must have reached at least Level IV in the association’s Boardsmanship Award Program, which recognizes professional development beyond regular local board duties.
Liechty has earned Level V Master School Board Member status and accumulated more than 400 credit points through training, experience and workshops, the district said. She began serving on the Franklin County board in January 2014.
“I share this honor with all of my colleagues on the Board and with the Franklin County community,” Liechty said in the release.
The district highlighted her involvement in the 2020 renovations and expansions at North and South middle schools, school safety planning and four searches for a director of schools.
Liechty also helped establish the Franklin County Educational Foundation for Excellence in 2017. Her work with the foundation has included grant writing and evaluating teacher grant requests.
More recently, she co-led the “Rocket Chair” mosaic project at Rock Creek Elementary with Principal Dr. Barbara King and artist Sherri Hunter. The project brought students and community members together to create public artwork at the school, according to the district.
Source: Franklin County School District’s November 11 news release and TSBA award criteria. Photo courtesy of Franklin County School District.
