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employees. A celebration barbeque is held for all classified employees in the spring at C. J. Morris Elementary School.
Certificated staff is honored through the Teacher of the Year process. Each school site chooses a Teacher of the Year. The District Teacher of the Year selection is chosen from the site nominations via an interview panel. The District Teacher of the Year was informed during a surprise announcement in front of her colleagues and family. The District Teacher of the Year is encouraged to compete further in the Los Angeles County selection for Teacher of the Year. Further, the district sponsors the Salute to Teachers held at WHS in the fall to celebrate the service from our outstanding teachers.
The Board of Trustees and superintendent begin each year with a district-wide Welcome Back Celebration to honor the service years of employees and the Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment( BTSA) support providers. This event kicks-off the year with a strong message. The Board of Trustees also makes presentations at each board meeting to outstanding parents, students, and community collaborators. This year, the Walnut Valley Education Foundation( WVEF) held its Inaugural Night of the Stars Gala to honor community representatives and staff who have given outstanding service to our schools. All employees who are retiring from the district are honored at the Retirement Recognition Tea at the end of the year, and each retiree is presented with an award, a gift, and personal recognition by their site supervisor. The BTSA Colloquium, held at the end of the school year, honors beginning teachers who have earned their clear credentials. In addition, our administrators are recognized through the Association of California School Administrators( ACSA). Awards are given by nominations from colleagues who recognize administrators for exceptional service through the ACSA organization.
Accomplishments and recognition of our employees is facilitated by our publicist, Kelli Gile. Ms. Gile was able to publicize and share these important recognitions through pictures, social media, and outreach to newspapers. Ms. Gile also produces the Outlook community newsletter which publicly celebrates the accomplishments of our schools.
Communication District-wide communication was used effectively to share information and unite the district on common goals.
Methods to Communicate:
Improved communication has been an ongoing focus for our school district. Visibility at district events and school site visits by the Board of Trustees, Personnel Commission, and district personnel provide opportunities for increased communication. Issues can be addressed more quickly and, likewise, appreciation can be given more promptly for exceptional service. The expanded use of technology and social media has increased the type and quantity of communication to all stakeholders from employees throughout the district. The district website and Twitter page are regularly updated to provide current information on board actions, district events, and student achievements. Twitter usage has been expanded by district and site personnel. ConnectEd and email were used to
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