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Newington honors MERT responders, school psychologists and custodial staff
Summary
The Newington Board of Education on Oct. 29 recognized members of a newly formed Medical Emergency Response Team after a student medical emergency, proclaimed School Psychologist Appreciation Day and declared a Custodian and Maintenance Workers Day, thanking staff for fast action, long service and daily facility upkeep.
The Newington Board of Education on Oct. 29 recognized multiple school employees for emergency response, mental-health support and facilities work.
At the start of the meeting the board presented Everyday Heroes awards to members of a newly created Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) at Newington High School after a significant student medical emergency. Dr. Premitt said the MERT "assisted or helped to respond to a significant student medical event," and read the names and positions of those honored, including Taylor Rich, laboratory monitor; Kerwin Garcia, laboratory monitor; Oscar…
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