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Lighthouse Point proclaims Teacher Appreciation Week and names employee of the quarter
Summary
At the April 22 meeting the mayor read proclamations recognizing National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9) and highlighted autism awareness; the commission also honored Bert Kelly as the first 'employee of the 0.25' for event work and daily leadership.
Mayor Kyle Van Buskirk read a proclamation recognizing National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9) and invited Norcrest Elementary’s teacher of the year forward for recognition; the mayor also noted local autism awareness efforts and thanked community partners and educators.
The commission also presented the new "employee of the 0.25" award to Bert Kelly, a parks and public works team leader praised for event work, early starts and mentoring new staff. “Bert truly has a heart for the people,” Mayor Van Buskirk said, asking the audience to stand and applaud the honoree.
The recognition items were ceremonial and did not require commission action; the meeting continued into public comment and business afterward.
