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Azusa Unified honors classified employees; district picks Savin Flammino as district classified employee of the year
Summary
Azusa Unified recognized site-level classified employees across the district and named the district classified employee of the year (recorded in the meeting transcript as "Savin Flammino"). Community partners presented small awards and the honoree gave an emotional acceptance speech.
Azusa Unified School District recognized dozens of site-level classified employees Tuesday night and announced the district classified employee of the year during its Jan. 13 board meeting.
Principals from Dalton, Hodge, Charles H. Lee, Longfellow, Murray, Paramount, Valleydale, Gladstone Middle, Azusa High, Sierra High and other sites brought honorees forward to explain how those staff members support students, families and daily school operations. Gabriel Fernandez, principal of Azusa High School, highlighted the district’s early-college and career-pathway programs and introduced Azusa High’s honoree before the Pledge of Allegiance.
The district announced its 2025–26 classified employee of the year as Savin Flammino (name as recorded in the meeting transcript). Community partners SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, Foothill Credit Union and the Azusa Leaders for Learning Educational Foundation presented the district honoree with gift cards and certificates.
Speaking after being introduced, the district honoree described a personal path from leaving high school to returning and building a career in the district. "It means more to me than I can put into words," she said, thanking students, staff and family for their support.
Board members repeatedly thanked classified employees for the essential roles they play — from cafeteria and custodial staff to clerks, campus-security and transportation — and said spotlighting their work is an important annual tradition. Board Vice President Rodriguez Pena noted the breadth of classified roles and asked the community to imagine the district without them, while Board Clerk Ramos and other members echoed gratitude.
The recognition segment also included short remarks by community partners who provided small monetary awards and certificates to honorees. The district took a brief recess for a group photo following the presentations.
The meeting continued with routine business, including ceremonial resolutions and consent items.
