The Derby Board of Education and Superintendent, Dr. Matthew Conway, Jr., recognized students for receiving the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education Student Leadership Awards.
These students received this awarded for their leadership, more specifically in the areas of taking on challenges, ability to make difficult decisions, concern for others, ability to work well with others, and diplomacy.
Derby Middle School students Brooke Uleano and Shane Dedura and Derby High School students Rachel Layseca and Xavier Ibrahim were recognized at the Board of Education meeting held on June 5, 2018.
Board of Education Chairman, Jim Gildea said, “It is always an honor to recognize the best students that our school system has to offer. The students who received the CABE Student Leadership Awards are all special students who exhibit qualities that designate them as leaders among their peers. They are most deserving of their awards.”
