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Penfield Central School District honors retiring staff and confers tenure on staff members
Summary
Penfield Central School District held a recognition ceremony where Superintendent Dr. Tasha Potter praised retirees and tenure recipients. Assistant Superintendent Lashar Evans read names and brief tributes for staff being honored for retirement and milestone years of service.
Dr. Tasha Potter, superintendent of the Penfield Central School District, opened an evening ceremony thanking retirees and staff receiving tenure for their service to the district. "Tonight is a celebration of commitment, excellence, and service to the Penfield Central School District," Potter said, calling retirees' work "a legacy that will continue well beyond your retirement."
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Lashar Evans led the remainder of the program, reading the names of dozens of employees being honored for retirement or milestone service years and offering short remarks about each person's contributions. Evans introduced and thanked district board members in attendance, noting "Dr. Scott, Kristen Harley, and Susan Collins" and adding that Vice President Christa Khan was also present.
The event combined two recognitions: retirements and tenure conferrals. Evans described retirees as having "given the district something truly lasting" and framed tenure as "an important professional milestone and a meaningful affirmation of your commitment to this work." Staff were recognized by building and role, with remarks citing classroom impact, leadership, and student advocacy. Service milestones mentioned in the program ranged broadly (examples noted in the remarks included 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years).
Speakers encouraged honorees to come forward to be greeted by principals, directors, and board members; the ceremony included applause, brief on-stage presentations, and offers of building tours at the program end. The program closed with a final thank-you from Evans and an invitation for attendees to join optional tours of the building led by staff member Mike Galla.
No formal district actions (motions or votes) were recorded in the transcript of the ceremony. The event was strictly ceremonial: recognitions, short tributes read aloud, and logistical closing remarks. The district acknowledged its gratitude to retirees and affirmed its continued investment in staff development and retention through tenure recognition.
