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CEC plans June award ceremony; members choose medals, venues and timeline for Joe Kessler award nomination
Summary
Council discussed medal and plaque options, venues for an awards ceremony (PS 194, PS 499, PS 200 and others), budget availability and a short timeline to collect nominees for the Joel (Joe) Kessler award and other recognitions.
The District 25 Community Education Council discussed logistics and budgets for its June award ceremony, including medal styles, certificates and venue options, and set an expedited schedule to finalize nominees.
Why it matters: The awards ceremony is a high‑visibility annual event that recognizes students, teachers and community contributors; the council needs to order physical items and select honorees before the school year ends.
The council reviewed sample medal and gift ideas (medals, a notebook/pen set with a District 25 logo, and teacher recognitions such as a pen or small plaque). Members preferred venues with auditoriums and air conditioning; schools mentioned as possible hosts included PS 194 (auditorium; air‑conditioned), PS 499 and PS 200; council staff will confirm availability. Budget review by the treasurer showed available lines for reimbursement and supplies and that the council can draw on meeting‑expense and supplies budgets to cover awards and materials.
On the Joel Kessler award (an annual recognition for service/sportsmanship), members discussed whether prior recipients or district staff should be eligible; some members favored naming Esther (a district staffer referenced in previous meetings) for a recognition, while other members suggested soliciting nominees from building leaders. The council agreed to have Diana prepare a short list of sportsmanship/service nominees with blurbs and to circulate that list for email discussion and a Friday noon check‑in meeting to decide and to place orders.
Ending: The council scheduled a Friday noon check‑in to finalize medals and nominees and asked Egypt and staff to place orders so materials arrive before the June 11 ceremony.
