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Board honors longtime staff Lowell Hoxie and Michelle 'Mickey' Whitfield Vargas with resolutions
Summary
Trustees read resolutions recognizing two longtime staffers, Lowell Hoxie and Michelle 'Mickey' Whitfield Vargas, for decades of service; colleagues and former staff spoke fondly and the board approved the resolutions unanimously.
The board read dedicated-service resolutions honoring Lowell Hoxie and Michelle 'Mickey' Whitfield Vargas for their long service to the district. The superintendent noted both were retiring effective Sept. 30 and framed the resolutions as a tradition to recognize staff while they are present. "Lowell Hoxie has been a steady, dependable presence here for 2 decades," the superintendent said, and board members and community speakers shared anecdotes about the honorees’ contributions.
Trustees moved and seconded the resolutions and recorded unanimous voice votes in favor. Several speakers highlighted Hoxie’s construction and maintenance contributions and Mickey’s long service in multiple roles, noting the impact on students, families and school operations. The board committed to follow the resolution process and present formal plaques and acknowledgements at the meeting and in future communications.
