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Board recognizes volunteers and staff with 'I Make a Difference' awards
Summary
Derby Public Schools honored two volunteers — Cale McGruder and Bill Hegeman — and staff member Angie Stater for community support, Project Search partnership work and assistance with IEPs; the recognition included brief remarks and a photo opportunity.
At the May 26 meeting the board recognized local volunteers and a staff member with the district’s 'I Make a Difference' awards. Becky Mader, assistant superintendent of human resources, presented the honors. She described Cale McGruder (pastor of discipleship at 1 Church at Pleasant View) and a church team for providing compassionate support and financial assistance to a family after the death of a Derby High School student.
Mader also introduced Bill Hegeman, fitness center director at McConnell Air Force Base, who has partnered with Project Search for 12 years to provide workplace-learning opportunities for interns. The district presented a staff award to Angie Stater, an MIS student-data clerk in special services, who assisted a Spanish‑speaking parent with pre‑K enrollment and reviews IEPs for accuracy; Mader said her actions "exemplify...dedication and compassion." The board and attendees offered thanks and posed for photos following the presentations.
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