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May 20 Board Meeting Highlights

Posted Date: 05/23/25 (12:00 PM)
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Board Meeting Highlights

May 20

Recognitions

The Board honored various individuals, schools, and programs:

Employee of the Year Recognitions

Teacher of the Year - Laura Coward – Eader Elementary School
Laura Coward and group
Laura Coward with the Board and Superintendent
Classified Employees of the Year

Jocelyn Carbajal, Early Childhood Education Technician – Perry Early Childhood Campus (not pictured)
Kim Hooper, Food Services Assistant II – Peterson Elementary 
Kim Hooper with the Board and Superintendent
Noemi Daniel, Paraeducator – Hawes Elementary School
Noemi Daniel with the Board and Superintendent
Rossi Patino, Playground Supervisor – Sowers Middle School 
Rossi Patino and the Board and Superintendent
Read the stories of this year’s Teacher of the Year and Classified Employees of the Year.

ACSA Region 17 Recognitions

Classified Champion Award - Ashlin Connolly, Director, Food Services
Ashlin Connolly with the Board and the Superintendent
Tracy Gaffey Award - Dr. Leisa Winston, Superintendent
Leisa Winston and the Board

School and Program Recognitions

2025 California School to Watch – Dwyer Middle School

Dwyer Middle School team, the Board and Superintendent
2025 California Distinguished School – Hawes Elementary School

Hawes Team selfie
Hawes Team, Superintendent and the Board

Leading with Educational Attainment Parent Education Series Graduates

The District proudly recognizes the families who completed the Parent Education Series. Their commitment to learning and partnership supports student success and strengthens our school community. Thank you for being active participants in your child’s educational journey.
Peterson LEA series graduates
Dwyer LEA series graduates
Eader LEA series graduates
Sowers LEA series graduates

2025-26 School Year Enrollment

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Save the Dates

  • May 23 | Memorial Day (Schools and Offices Closed)
  • May 29 | 6 PM | Elementary Open House
  • June 4 | Sowers Phase 2 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
  • June 5 | Retirement Reception
  • June 18 | Last Day of School

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