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PUTNAM --- The Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) announced that the Putnam Board of Education has earned CABE Board of Distinction Award. This year marks the fourth year in a row that the Putnam Board of Education has earned this recognition by CABE. This year the Putnam Board of Education earned the award at a Level II ranking. In order to be selected for the award at this level, the Board of Education had to meet a strict standard of 20 criteria in 5 different categories. These categories include Board Leadership/Student Achievement, Board Member Professional Development, Policy, Community Relations and Related Organizational Leadership. This year’s CABE Board of Distinction Award recognizes the Putnam’s Board of Education continuing effort in maintaining high standards and advocating for all students. The award will be presented by the Connecticut Commissioner of Education, Stefan Pryor at the annual CABE/CAPSS convention on November 15th .
In addition, the Putnam Public School District was awarded two Communications Awards in the CABE 2013 Award of Excellence for Educational Communications contest. Putnam received an Honorable Mention for a brochure entitled Transition to Kindergarten and an additional Honorable Mention for a pamphlet for Early Childhood Screening. These publications will be displayed at the CABE/CAPSS convention in November.