Tempe Elementary honors outgoing board member Monica Trejo after eight years of service
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The governing board and community members honored Monica Trejo for eight years on the Tempe Elementary School District governing board, citing leadership through COVID, school rebuilds and leadership roles statewide.
The Tempe Elementary School District governing board and community members honored outgoing board member Monica Trejo on Wednesday evening, recognizing eight years of service to the district.
Speakers at the meeting included parents, students, colleagues and elected officials who described Trejo’s leadership on issues including school rebuilds, enrollment decisions during the COVID‑19 pandemic, and advancing equity and safety for students. Several speakers read cards and student messages thanking Trejo for her work in the district. Mayor Corey Woods praised Trejo’s community leadership and said he had worked with her on youth initiatives beyond the district. Hannah Moulton Billeck and Eric Bullock, both parents, described Trejo’s responsiveness during the pandemic and her dedication to students and staff. Board members Charlotte and Allison each spoke about Trejo’s mentorship and the board’s collaborative culture.
The district presentation summarized Trejo’s tenure: sworn in Jan. 4, 2017, she served as vice president in 2019 and as board president in 2020, participated in school rebuilds and in decisions about school renamings, and served in leadership roles with the Arizona School Boards Association. The governing board presented Trejo with a token of appreciation at the meeting.
Trejo told the board she was grateful and that she would remain an advocate for the district. The ceremony concluded with applause and continued board business.
