At its Aug. 5 meeting the Kenmore Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District recognized district employees nominated by departments and swore in two student board representatives.

Recognitions: Superintendent Samuels called up honorees from district departments and read descriptions supplied by each department, applauding their work behind the scenes. Named honorees included Sherry Cipriano Debreau (Adult and Community Education), Dina Dimon (Athletics, noted as retired), Julie Vinkle (Family Support Center), Kelly Rainey (Finance, purchasing agent), Valerie Redmond (Food Service, cook manager), Andrea Scheider (Human Resources), Melissa Starr (Central Registration; not present), Alicia Ennis (Office of Instruction; not present), Philip Durose (Staff Development Center), Carrie/Kerry Killian (Student Services), Christopher Golic (Technology), and Marie Orgut/Marie (Transportation). The superintendent noted the recognitions are August’s variant of monthly school recognitions, focusing on department staff.

Student representatives: The board administered oaths of office to Dominic DeJulio (Kenmore West) and Emma Cozzillo (Kenmore East) as student representatives to the Board of Education. Each student briefly introduced themselves later in the meeting; the superintendent said the district will have two student reps this year and that student representation can vary among the three high schools year to year.

No formal action was required to recognize staff. The board and administration took photos with honorees and welcomed the new student representatives, who will participate in district leadership council activities and present later in the year.