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Worthington Schools board member Jennifer Best to receive top honor from OSBA

Worthington Schools board member Jennifer Best is to be recognized as one of Ohio's best school board members Nov. 13.

The Ohio School Boards Association announced Nov. 10 that she would be honored with the association’s most esteemed award.

Worthington Schools board member Jennifer Best is to be recognized as a 2022 All-Ohio School Board member Nov. 13 at the OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show.

Best, who's been on the school board since 2001, is to be honored as a 2022 All-Ohio School Board member during the 67th OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show scheduled Nov. 13-15 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St.

Each year, the OSBA names one school board member to the All-Ohio School Board from each of its five regions ‒Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest and Central, which Best represents.

The award recognizes outstanding service to public education and represents the dedication shown by thousands of board members across the state, according to a news release.

“Ensuring our community provides an excellent education to all students is good for everyone,” Best said. “I truly enjoy being involved with the school district.”

She said she's most proud of being part of a team that values student input and includes the community in decisions.

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