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Board reviews proposal for 'Wings of Eagles' community recognition program
Summary
Board members reviewed a proposed community recognition program to honor local volunteers and organizations; the plan recommends a low‑competition submission process, a digital wall of fame, and using the district foundation or local donors to fund physical awards.
Rob presented a phased recognition program the board could use to highlight community members or organizations who support district students. The approach emphasizes inclusivity and low competition: nominees would be submitted via a board webpage form, staff would check submissions against simple criteria, and the district would recognize qualifying nominees either during board meetings or via an online "wall of fame." Rob said physical plaques or sculptures could be considered later if funding is secured, and suggested the foundation or community donors as likely sources.
Cassidy and others urged simplifying the review process so the initiative does not become a contest. Rob said initial administrative work and some prototyping would be covered by volunteers and community donors; he suggested launching recognition at an upcoming board meeting and embedding the program in the district website for nominations.
Next steps: staff will publish a nominations form, draft review criteria and a simple process for notifying nominees; the board will plan to recognize initial recipients at a future meeting.
