Nominate an Exceptional District 58 Employee for a Distinguished Service Award

Submitted by Downers Grove Grade School District 58

Do you know a District 58 employee who truly goes above and beyond? Please consider nominating that individual for a Distinguished Service Award! The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 annually hosts the Distinguished Service Awards program to recognize the remarkable contributions of District 58 employees.

“The Distinguished Service Awards Program was established to recognize outstanding people in our District 58 community,” said Liz O’Toole, Education Foundation vice president. “You have the opportunity to nominate teachers and staff for exceptional dedication to their students, school and community.”

Any District 58 staff member, parent or student may nominate a District 58 employee for a Distinguished Service Award now through March 17. The nominee should be an individual who:

• Consistently performs above and beyond the scope of job duties
  
• Positively affects children in a significant manner
  
• Has a sustained dedication to the education of children
  
• Cares about the child as a whole person
  
• Has earned the respect of his/her peers and superiors
  
• Serves as a good role model to other district employees

Nominees must work at least 20 hours per week. They must have worked at least one full school year at District 58.

The Education Foundation will accept nominations now through Tuesday, March 17 at 4:30 p.m. To nominate an employee, please review the frequently asked questions and complete a nomination form. These forms are also available online athttp://www.dg58.org/Page/9782. Submit completed nomination forms tomhewitt@dg58.org or mail them to:

Administrative Service Center
Attn: Megan Hewitt
1860 63rd St.
Downers Grove, IL 60516

If you choose to mail your application, please send it early to ensure its timely arrival. Late nominations will not be considered.

The Education Foundation will present Distinguished Service Awards to two District 58 employees: one classroom teacher and one non-classroom employee. In addition, all nominees will be honored during a special reception in late April.

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