LEUSD Calling for Nominations in Annual 'Citizen Awards Program'

The second annual LEUSD Citizen Awards Program is seeking nominations for exemplary students, parent-volunteers, and community business partners! We welcome nominations January 10 through January 31, 2017.

• View the Online Nomination Form Now!

Background:
Promoting student, parent and community engagement is a goal under the district’s Strategic Plan and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The Citizen Awards Program reflects our commitment to public involvement and recognizing the role of non-certificated individuals in school success. These individuals are selected following an open call for nominations.

Five awards are given in three nomination categories:

• Students—three student role models representing Elementary, Middle, and High School grade levels;
• Parent/Volunteer—one outstanding parent, guardian or individual who has provided voluntary service at one or more schools, preschools or afterschool programs; or, a standout volunteer on behalf of the district’s Measure V bond election effort;
• Community Partner—one community-based organization, business, or agency whose partnership with the district has strongly supported students, teachers, or both.

Criteria: Online nominations include: A) stating the main reason for a given nomination, B) defining how the nominee nurtures, inspires and engages other people, or has made a difference through their commitment and service to the district.

Submittal Rules: LEUSD welcomes online nominations from the public, district employees, and the community. One nominee per category, or in the case of student nominees, submit a separate student nomination for each grade level (i.e., Elementary, Middle, and High School).

Judging: Nominations are evaluated by the Appreciation Reception Committee. Honorees will be announced in February.

Notification and Recognition Event Invitations: Honorees will be notified in writing and invited to attend the LEUSD Appreciation Reception event in May (see below).

Appreciation and Awards Reception: This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., at Pins ‘n Pockets, in Lake Elsinore. Following a brief social with refreshments, the awards ceremony will honor Citizen Awardees, Teacher of the Year recipients, Employee of the Year recipients, and district retirees.

View or Download the Citizen Awards flyer

• 2017 Citizen Awards Flyer

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