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Board honors certificated and classified employees and national award winner
Summary
La Mesa‑Spring Valley recognized Amy Simons as certificated employee of the year, Chuck Hicks as classified employee of the year, and celebrated John Sullivan’s national CSEA Reach award; staff and family joined recipients for remarks and photos.
At its May 7 meeting the La Mesa‑Spring Valley School Board honored district staff with employee awards and a national recognition.
A video and presentation introduced Amy Simons, identified in the record as a kindergarten teacher at La Presa Elementary, as the district’s certificated employee of the year. Principal Eddie iqi praised her classroom work and family engagement; Amy received congratulations and posed for photos with family and staff.
The meeting then recognized Chuck Hicks, named the district’s classified employee of the year. A video described his student engagement program “Chuck bucks,” and district speakers thanked him for his service and consistent positivity.
Board members and guests also acknowledged John Sullivan, who received a CSEA Reach Award at the national level. Deputy Secretary Cindy Martin recorded congratulatory remarks on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education; John Sullivan spoke briefly about the importance of mental health and "remember[ing] your why" as an educator.
The recognitions were followed by photographs and brief community announcements before the meeting resumed regular agenda business.
