At the BISD Board meeting on Monday, it was a night of honors for many BISD employees and one student.
BISD Superintendent Chris Smith invited the entire Food Worker staff to the meeting and recognized them as Unsung Heros. “These ladies work so hard and they don’t get much recognition, so we wanted to bring them here today and honor them publicly. My grandmother worked in food service, and I have too, so I know how hard a job it is and how thankless it can be.”
BISD presented each worker with a $25 Sonic Gift Card.
Helping to present the other awards was Board Member Edgar Rivera.
Also recognized was Student of the Month from BHS Zephaniah Galindo. BHS Principal Dr. Gionet Cooper called Zephaniah a “quiet leader who goes about his daily business quietly making a difference for others.” His band director Will Burks stated, “Zephaniah is a very intense young man. He strives for perfection everyday.”
Employee of the Month for BHS was Betty Vela. Dr. Cooper called secretary Betty Vela his right hand. “She knows me and knows where I need to be and when. She keeps me on time and at the right spot.”
BEC Employee of the Month was Javier Valensuela. Valensuela works with the STAR program. BEC Principal stated, “Javier is a man who cares about the kids with whom he works. He pushes them daily to be more.”
BMS Employee of the Month was Courtney VanderDussen. She teaches Science and also coaches. BMS Principal Art Ontiveros stated, “Coach VanderDussen was chose by the students. She pushes the students in the classroom and on the court but she cares, at the same time.”
Oak Grove Employee of the Month was Hayley Ontiveros. She teaches Science. OG Principal Vicki Hathaway stated, “I can’t say enough about this lady. We lost an employee and Mrs. O has stepped in and taken on the whole 5th grade Science program. We have moved in desks and it is wall to wall and they are all engaged. I offer her help but she says, ‘No. I got it!’ Everyone on our campus has recognized what all Mrs. O works.”
Colonial Heights Employee of the Month was Jennifer Collins. She is a Pre-K Lead Teacher. CH Principal Paul Coronado stated, “She just does it all on our campus. She is a mentor to other teachers. She is my go to person and a great asset to the district. She also makes the best banana pudding ever.”
Congratulations to these!!
