Guidelines for Board Recognitions
One of the goals of Jeffco’s Board of Education is to recognize the accomplishments of Jeffco Public Schools staff, students, and community members who advance the district’s vision and mission, and uphold the values outlined in Jeffco’s strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025.
The Board’s recognition program selects individuals who go above and beyond to achieve an award/accomplishment and exemplify the district’s values. Each month at a regular board meeting during the school year, these individuals are celebrated by the Board.
Any Team Jeffco employee can nominate an individual by completing a recognition form. Criteria for nominations is included below. Jeffco’s Board of Education members will review submissions to determine which individuals fit the criteria and select a handful to recognize each month.
The following criteria will be used to determine the Board recognitions:
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Students: The Board may publicly recognize students for achievements in academics, athletics, activities, and more, including those who:
- Have won a state competition
- Have won or placed highly in a national or international competition
- Have won a national scholarship or been recognized as a national scholar (awards of merit)
- Have achieved a school-wide or districtwide accomplishment
- Have been elected as an officer of a state or national student organization
- Have given extraordinary service
- Have achieved a unique accomplishment
- Schools, Departments, or District-Based & School-Based Staff: The Board may publicly recognize teams or staff members who:
- Have been selected to represent the state in a national or international program
- Have won a state or national award in competition
- Have been elected as an officer of a state or national professional organization
- Have given extraordinary service
- Have mastered a rare or unusual accomplishment
- Have written or developed outstanding professional work
- Have achieved a program milestone (i.e. school anniversary)
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Community Members or Community Organizations: The Board may publicly recognize those in the community who:
- Have performed extraordinary service for the district or an individual school or department
Submit a Nomination
Note: Amazing achievements and accomplishments take place daily across the district. If you want to recognize an employee, student, school, or department that you think deserves recognition but does not fit the board criteria, you can submit to our good news submission form. The district will share the good news across district channels including social media, newsletters, and more.
Board recognitions are categorized as the following:
- Our Learners, Our Future that includes:
- Our People, Our Strength
- Our Operations, Our Foundation
- Our Community, Our Legacy
- Jeffco Thrives Recognition: This recognition is awarded to a team or individual who collectively embody the mission, vision and values of Jeffco Public Schools.
Questions about Board recognitions? Contact Jennifer Zavada at [email protected]