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Classified Employee Appreciation Week resolution

July 17, 2013

Classified Employee Appreciation Week is celebrated every year during the first full week of March. In 2014, it will be observed March 3-7 in Oregon. Here's a sample resolution to proclaim this week in your school or district.

Sample resolution

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 3-7, 2014, 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 _____ day of __________, 2014.

Signed:

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Chair, (insert name) School District Board of Directors

Attest:

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Superintendent/Clerk