Harrison School District 2 honored as first Colorado board to win national Cube Award
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Board of Education members were recognized Oct. 23 after the district’s board received the Cube Award for Urban School Board Excellence, the first Colorado board to receive the national recognition. Trustees, former members and partners joined in photos and a short video highlighting the board’s leadership and equity focus.
The Harrison School District No. 2 Board of Education was honored at its Oct. 23 meeting after receiving the Cube Award for Urban School Board Excellence, a national recognition the district said marks the first time a Colorado board has won the honor. The award recognizes leadership in governance, academic improvement, educational equity and community engagement.
The board and superintendent highlighted the district’s emphasis on data-driven decision-making, ethics and an explicit focus on equity and excellence. District officials said the board’s work has helped drive “real academic gains” and strengthen community partnerships.
Former board members and leaders joined current trustees and the superintendent for a brief video, public photo opportunities and remarks. The district presented the board with the award and organized multiple photo groups to mark the recognition.
The board’s recognition came during a meeting that also included presentations from Mountain Vista Community School and several ceremonial proclamations and resolutions. No formal policy changes were adopted as part of the award recognition; the item was a ceremonial acknowledgement of the board’s work.