Park Hill custodian Alex Bridal says work at Tiffany Ridge 'makes me gut laugh' and keeps students safe

Alex Bridal, head custodian at Tiffany Ridge, said in remarks recorded in the meeting transcript that he has worked for Park Hill since 2013 and finds his job rewarding, saying it lifts students’ spirits and helps keep the school safe and clean. "Making sure it's safe, making sure it's clean, and it's a good environment for kids to come every day and learn and, you know, feel safe and comfortable in. That's my job," Bridal said.

Bridal described returning to work at Tiffany Ridge after attending high school, saying Park Hill had treated him well and he decided to come back. "I've been with Park Hill since 2013," he said. He also said daily interactions with students are a highlight: "Every day I see something that generally makes me gut laugh. That's my favorite part of the day. And then just being able to be useful for the building."

A student who spoke in the same recorded segment credited Bridal with brightening the school day. "When he walks by, he's always smiling and, like, cheers us up when, we're eating lunch," the student said. Another student noted Bridal's consistent positive demeanor: "Even, if he is having a bad day, he always, like, walks in and, like, puts a smile on our faces and, like, still, like, cleans and, like, he has a lot of happiness."

Bridal also emphasized the custodial role as part of broader school operations, saying his staff keeps the building in good condition and that they feel appreciated by other employees. There were no formal actions, votes or policy proposals tied to the remarks in the transcript.

The comments illustrate the everyday role custodial staff play in school climate and safety, as described in the meeting transcript.