James Blake: Nebraska State Business Education Association Outstanding Contributions by an Administrator Award

Background

In June 2023, Lincoln Public Schools Director of Strategic Initiatives and Focus Programs James Blake was honored at the Nebraska State Business Education Association with the Outstanding Contributions by an Administrator Award. This award is presented to a Nebraska school administrator who has consistently demonstrated a personal commitment and outstanding support for business education and enhances opportunities for students.

Explanation

James Blake serves as the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Focus Programs for Lincoln Public Schools, and was recently given the Outstanding Contributions by an Administrator Award by the Nebraska State Business Education Association. Since 2020, James has worked in cultivating partnerships with community partners to strengthen and grow LPS Focus Programs as part of goals identified in the High School Task Force and Superintendent’s Facility Advisory Committee.

James worked collaboratively with the non-profit organization Rabble Mill to open The Bay High Focus Program in 2022 to provide training relevant to business’ needs. Bay High provides students experiences and skills in four subject areas – photography and videography, coding and development, design and digital asset creation and digital storytelling and podcasting.

Proposal

That the Lincoln Board of Education adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, James Blake serves as the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Focus Programs for Lincoln Public Schools, and was recently given the Outstanding Contributions by an Administrator Award by the Nebraska State Business Education Association; and

WHEREAS, James Blake exhibits thoughtful and positive leadership in collaborating with school staff and community organizations to build and maintain unique educational opportunities for students; and

WHEREAS, James Blake is committed to the success of students exploring their passions and future career opportunities through focus programs and business education; and

WHEREAS, James Blake is valued, respected and admired among his colleagues, not only at Lincoln Public Schools, but also across the state of Nebraska;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lincoln Board of Education does hereby congratulate James Blake for being honored with the Outstanding Contributions by an Administrator Award by the Nebraska State Business Education Association.

Updated August 22, 2023