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Board honors scores of longtime Piedmont staff and classified employees
Summary
The board recognized multiple retirees from Piedmont schools, with colleagues and community members praising decades of service to students; remarks and student tributes highlighted the retirees’ classroom and behind‑the‑scenes impact.
The Piedmont Unified School District board recognized a large group of retirees and heard extended tributes from colleagues, union representatives and students.
Speakers named several staff including Helen Brown, Jason Compton, Ron Machol, Nancy Andrade, Denalda/Donata (name transcribed in event), Christine Peterson and others, noting combined service of “over 200 years.” A CSEA representative who spoke on behalf of classified professionals said the retirees’ work had helped shape the district and called the group a “pantheon of unbelievable human beings.”
Multiple speakers described classroom practices, mentorship and specific examples of on‑the‑job care: one tribute noted a retiree arriving early with a cup of tea to help a new teacher during a second‑grade project, another recalled a retiree calmly managing a medical emergency and contacting families. Several retirees addressed the board and thanked colleagues, parents and students.
The item was a presentation only—staff said no action was required—and concluded with a ceremonial photo and expressions of gratitude.
