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November 2016 Employees of the Month, Maurino Pelaez and Robert Phillips |
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Mr. Robert Phillips, Custodian and Mr. Maurino Pelaez, Technology Support were recognized at the December 19th, Board of Education meeting as the November 2016 recipients of the Southampton Employees of the Month program.
Mr. Phillips was nominated by both parents and staff members. Mr. Phillips was praised for his friendly and positive manner when greeting students in the morning as they dropped-off in the car line. In addition, he was lauded for his willingness to "pitch in" and accomplish any task that is asked of him in helping to maintain our schools.
Maurino Pelaez was nominated by several staff members who expressed their appreciation for how he promptly and cheerfully addresses concerns pertaining to ensuring that instructional technology is working effectively.
Honoring the diligence and dedication to our school district by staff members and service providers is a priority of the Board of Education. Through the Employees of the Month program, staff members and service providers are recognized for their efforts in making Southampton Township Schools an outstanding school district.
Mr. Phillips and Mr. Pelaez were selected for recognition based on the following criteria:
- Demonstrating behavior that assists students or other staff.
- Demonstrates a positive and welcoming attitude that fosters a positive learning environment.
- Displays outstanding performance pertaining to their job related responsibilities.
- Works as a “Team Player” in fulfilling their responsibilities.
- Contributes to the school district “above and beyond” expectations of their job.
- Enthusiastically supports the “Mission” of Southampton Township Schools.
During the month of November, ten (10) staff members were nominated by the school community and selected by an ad-hoc committee appointed by the Board of Education.
The committee included Board of Education members Mrs. Betty Wright, Mrs. Tracy Walker, and Mr. Arnold Harrison. We would like to thank Mr. Jeffrey Cooper for serving as the parent representative on the selection committee for the month of November.
As recipients of the award, Mr. Phillips and Mr. Pelaez were recognized during the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting, received an Employee of the Month certificate, a gift card provided via corporate sponsors and /or the Renaissance Program, and are being recognized on the district’s website.
We would like to thank the following community organizations for their sponsorship of the “Employee of the Month Program”:
- Central Lodge #44, Free & Accepted Masons of Vincentown
- Guy W. Doron, Sr. & Jr. American Legion Post #526 of Southampton Township
- Junior Order of United American Mechanics, Vincentown Council #17
Congratulations to Mr. Phillips and Mr. Pelaez for a job well done and thank you for the outstanding service they provide to our Southampton School Community.
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