Othello School District recognizes Gonzaga Unity Scholar and transportation staff after successful audits
Get AI-powered insights, summaries, and transcripts
Subscribe
Summary
The board recognized Liliana, an Othello High School student, as a recipient of Gonzaga University's Unity Scholars scholarship and also honored transportation staff for maintaining service during a driver shortage; staff reported drivers fell from 29 to 24 this year but continued operations.
The Othello School District board formally recognized student Liliana as a recipient of Gonzaga University's Unity Scholars award and applauded the transportation department for service continuity during a recent driver shortage.
Dr. Perez described the Unity Scholars Program as a premier scholarship for Washington residents that includes four years of tuition and housing, meal support and a leadership cohort. "Liliana was notified last week that she's one of the new community scholarship winners," Dr. Perez said. Liliana told the board she was "very thankful" for district support during the interview process and thanked staff who helped her prepare.
The board also invited transportation staff forward for recognition. A transportation staff member said the department "this year alone...we've gone from 29 drivers to 24 and we're still getting it done," and staff and board members praised drivers for their role in daily student safety and extracurricular transportation.
Board members requested a group photograph and said they would include transportation in future annual recognition events. No formal action or budget change was proposed in relation to the recognitions.