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Simi Valley Unified honors employees and proclaims School Social Work Week
Summary
Board recognized certificated and classified employees across the district, named several employee‑of‑the‑month honorees, and adopted a resolution recognizing School Social Work Week (March 2–8, 2025).
The Simi Valley Unified School District board opened its Feb. 18 meeting by recognizing certificated and classified employees from across the district. The district highlighted honorees including Jane Edwards (Sycamore Elementary), Melissa Avila (Arroyo), Stephanie Tipton (attendance clerk, Santa Susana HS), Lisa Kelly (school nurse), Kendall Forrester (student support services), Israel Estrada Ortiz (district office employee), and Glenn Newell (Maintenance and Operations). Honorees offered brief remarks and gratitude.
The board also read and then adopted a resolution commemorating School Social Work Week (Resolution No. 33‑2425 read; adoption recorded later as Resolution No. 34‑2425) recognizing the role of school social workers and citing federal statutes that underscore the importance of school‑based mental health services. Trustees praised staff and community partners and encouraged attendance at upcoming district events, including Read Across America and the Education Foundation gala.
The recognitions and resolution were accepted by unanimous voice/roll call votes as part of the consent and action calendars.
