Newberg School Board passed the following resolutions Tuesday, March 7, 2017, recognizing the district's 260 classified employees.

WHEREAS, the education of youth is essential to the future of our community, state, country and world; and

WHEREAS, classified employees are the backbone of our public education system; and

WHEREAS, classified employees work directly with students, educators, parents, volunteers, business partners and community members; and

WHEREAS, classified employees support the smooth operation of offices, the safety and maintenance of buildings and property, and the safe transportation, healthy nutrition and direct instruction of students; and

WHEREAS, our community depends upon and trusts classified employees to serve students; and

WHEREAS, classified employees, with their diverse talents and true dedication, nurture students throughout their school years.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the (insert name) Board of Directors proclaims March 6-10, 2017, to be CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the (insert name) Board of Directors strongly encourages all members of our community to join in this observance, recognizing the dedication and hard work of these individuals.

Adopted this 7th day of March, 2017.

Signed:

Todd Thomas
Chair, (insert name) School District Board of Directors

Attest:

Kym LeBlanc-Esparza
Superintendent/Clerk