The State Board of Education, in accordance with Section 37-3-73, of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, has established an awards program to reward parents for becoming involved in school improvement efforts. A process has been established which will designate a Parent of the Year in every school district in the state, and will designate one Parent of the Year statewide.
Nomination Form
RETURN TO: Parent of the Year Program
Public Relations
State Department of Education
P. O. Box 771 Jackson, MS 39205
(Please type)
Nominee Name______________________________________________
School District______________________________________________
County______________________________________________
Congressional District
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Home Address
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Social Security Number______________________________________________
Age______Marital status_____Number of children_______
Children's names, ages, occupations (if students, list name of school and grade level)
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If married, spouse's name and occupation
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Superintendent's Signature________________________________________
Date_______________________________
Nominee's School Improvement Efforts
Describe the school improvement efforts of the Parent of the Year nominee in his/her school district. Include awards and other special recognitions received. Describe involvement in service-oriented activities, such as volunteer work, etc. Be specific describing projects. (Maximum length: two double spaced pages) Letters of Support -(limit of three letters) please attach to application. Include three letters of support from among the following: superintendent, principal, colleague, PTA president, or civic leader.
Please note:
7 Miss. Code. R. 3-11.2