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District recognizes High 5 employees, teacher nominees and lists $49,146 in community donations for the month
Summary
Yuma Elementary School District 1 honored High 5 employees and presented 32 Teacher of the Year nominees; district staff reported $49,146.71 in donations this month and a year-to-date total of $175,469.01.
The Yuma Elementary School District 1 governing board honored employees and presented school recognition items, including High 5 employee awards, 32 Teacher of the Year nominees and a summary of community donations.
The board presented High 5 awards — including certificates, pins and $25 gift cards — to district employees from several sites and departments. A video and in-person recognition preceded presentation of plaques to 32 Teacher of the Year nominees from across elementary and junior high schools.
District staff reported donations for the month totaling $49,146.71 and a year‑to‑date total of $175,469.01. Staff gave a detailed list of donations by school or source, including: - Alice Byrne Elementary: DonorsChoose donations totaling $470. - McGraw: DonorsChoose $327.81; Aloe Fiber donation (two bicycles) valued at $350; Lost Empire Games $150; Vertical Church donation $1,713. - Palmcroft: donation from Anne Booth valued at $16.22. - George Washington Carver: DonorsChoose $266. - Pecan Grove: two DonorsChoose donations totaling $978.44. - Ron Watson Middle School: DonorsChoose $614.46. - Roosevelt Elementary: Yuma Electric Services donations totaling $750 and an additional Tiger Pride donation of $85 from community members. - Districtwide: a donation from Circle K in the form of fuel discount cards valued by the district at an estimated $40,000; SBI US Incorporated donation valued at $989.
District staff described the Circle K donation as fuel discount cards for employees and noted the value as an estimate. The board expressed appreciation for community generosity and recognized the effort of parent organizations and donors who support school activities and facilities.
No board action was required on the recognitions or donations; they were presented as information and gratitude to community supporters.
