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Battle Creek Public Schools honors staff with 'Whatever It Takes' awards and launches President's Coin; Angie Kellogg school highlights literacy gains

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The board recognized four staff members with Whatever It Takes awards, presented a new President's Coin to a longtime teacher, and heard a school spotlight on literacy and attendance improvements at Angie Kellogg (AMJ).

The Battle Creek Public Schools Board of Education recognized district staff for outstanding service at its April 28 meeting, presenting Whatever It Takes awards to four employees and introducing a new President’s Coin tradition.

The board honored Jay Henry for his work supporting technology and teacher training; Svenja Chapman for improvements to grant budgeting and financial systems; Lena Oliver, Dean of IB Instruction at Fremont International Academy, for instructional leadership; and Jody Ellenwood of Verona Elementary for classroom leadership and multiple school roles. The board also presented the inaugural President’s Coin to Carmen Meinhardi Dale in recognition of long service and advocacy.

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