Coventry BOE Secretary Receives
CABE’s Certificated Board of Education Member Designation
Board of Education (BOE) Secretary, Emma Eaton recently achieved the level of Certificated Board of Education Member in the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) Board Member Academy for the 2026-2027 school year.
Ms. Eaton was one of five board of education members recognized for their achievement in participating in numerous hours of board-related professional development activities. A board member must accumulate at least 20 credits to become a Certificated Board of Education Member. Areas of study are designed to strengthen leadership skills and give members a firm foundation in the essential governance skills needed to carry out their responsibilities. The areas of study are:
• Board Relations with the superintendent, with the community, and with each other
• Policy
•Curriculum
• School Finance
• School Law
• Labor Relations
•Board Operations
“CABE is proud to recognize members of boards of education across Connecticut who have earned the Certificated Board of Education Member designation,” said CABE President Meg Scata.
“These board members have rightfully placed an importance on their own professional development, focusing on a range of relevant topics, including fiscal operations and positive school climate.”
“We are very appreciative of Ms. Eaton’s dedication to the community, but most importantly, our students,” said Dr. David J. Petrone, Superintendent of Schools.
This information was provided by the Coventry Public School’s Superintendent’s Office. For further information, please contact the superintendent’s office at 860-742-7317, Ext. 2.