- January 25, 2026
Flagler County School Board member Lauren Ramirez has been recognized by the Florida School Boards Association as a Certified Board Member (CBM). Only 27% of all Florida school board members earn this distinction.
To be achieve CBM recognition, board members must complete 96 hours of training in areas such as policy, school finance and bargaining. The voluntary program is tailored to meet the development needs of individual board members.
“I am proud to recognize Lauren as a Certified Board Member,” FSBA Leadership Services Director Tina Pinkoson said in press release. “Since her election in 2024, Lauren has shown a willingness and desire to learn.”
The FSBA is the professional association for school boards in Florida. The CBM distinction is one of several professional development programs the FSBA offers. The mission of the FSBA is to increase student achievement through the development of effective school board leadership and advocacy for public education.
To retain CBM status, board members must complete a minimum of 15 hours of training each year.
Ramirez sent an email to Flagler Schools Superintendent LaShakia Moore and district staff members thanking them for the opportunity to attend all of the trainings and conferences.
“I know it can be challenging to schedule/set up and adjust the budget,” she said. “I am proud to represent you all and thank you for this opportunity.”
