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Nucor donates $12,364 to teacher projects; district honors teachers and classified employees
Summary
At its May 15 meeting, the Cache County School District accepted a $12,364 donation from Nucor Steel for classroom projects, and the board recognized multiple Teachers of the Year and Classified Employees of the Year from district schools.
The Cache County School District on May 15 acknowledged a $12,364 donation from Nucor Steel to fund 41 classroom projects and recognized district teachers and classified employees for the year.
Representatives from Nucor Steel in Plymouth — McCabe Ashleman and Bridal Baer — told the board the company has supported the district for years and presented the $12,364 award to teachers whose project requests were approved. Ashleman said the company views the fund as a way to "donate to the community" and support classroom needs.
Following the donation recognition, the board presented school‑level honors: Haley Larson, a teacher at White Pine Elementary, was recognized as Teacher of the Year for her school with remarks from Principal Derek Baer who highlighted Larson’s classroom relationships and communication with parents. Amy Wallace, a first‑grade teacher at Sunrise Elementary, was honored as Teacher of the Year at her school by Principal Shelly Healy; Healy noted Wallace’s classroom management and long service.
Classified staff recognized included Elise Haslam (paraprofessional/specialist at Canyon Elementary), Cindy Lunskog (secretary at Ridgeline High School, retiring), Cade (Cade/Cate) Wallentine (head custodian at Skyview High School), and Leslie Harris (child nutrition cook at Sunrise Elementary). Presenters described each employee’s contributions — from scheduling and student support to consistent daily reliability — and thanked them for long service.
Why it matters: The Nucor grant provides direct classroom funding identified by teachers; the employee recognitions highlight district staffing and morale. The Cache Education Foundation and district principals were also noted for their support of teacher grants and awards.
No formal board action was necessary for the recognitions and donation acknowledgment; the items were ceremonial and recorded in the public meeting minutes.
