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Board honors education support staff and office professionals

Tacoma School District Board of Directors · March 12, 2026
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Summary

The board paused to recognize Professional Technical staff (PTs), office professionals and Education Support Professionals (ESPs); representatives from Crescent Heights Elementary and district communications highlighted individual staff contributions.

The board set aside time to recognize three groups of district staff during Education Support Professionals Week: Professional Technical staff (PTs), office professionals (OPs) and Education Support Professionals (ESPs).

Chief Communications Officer Tanisha Jumper introduced members of the communications and technical teams and praised individual contributions, including Alex (five years of service) and Kevin for meeting video production. Crescent Heights Principal Susan Chandler described office coordinator Lori Reid, office secretary Amanda Ruiz and one‑on‑one ESPs Jackie Pugllesi and Peggy Json, thanking them for the daily work that keeps schools functioning.

Board members offered brief remarks thanking ESPs and office staff for behind-the-scenes work and noting the district's appreciation for these roles.

Why it matters: District leaders said these staff groups are essential to school operations, student support and family engagement. The recognition highlights staffing roles that district leadership urges the community to value when discussing program and budget priorities.