The Pierce County Board of Education was recognized as an Exemplary School Board by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA). The recognition program is designed to showcase best practices in school governance and leadership. GSBA recognizes good school board governance to foster educational community culture to advance student learning and achievement. Shown l-r are first district board member Kirby Malone, third district board member Chip Griner, board chairman Duward Boatright, school superintendent Dara Bennett, fourth district board member Wendy Puryear and second district board member Perry Tison.