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Morning Brief: Apparently SVVSD Doesn't Track Teacher Awards

Recently, the Longmont Observer came upon a tweet by a SVVSD teacher who congratulated a colleague on receiving the Superintendent's Excellence Award. This seemed like the perfect story to publish about our school district.
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Recently, the Longmont Observer came upon a tweet by a SVVSD teacher who congratulated a colleague on receiving the Superintendent's Excellence Award. This seemed like the perfect story to publish about our school district.

The Longmont Observer contacted SVVSD Executive Director of Communications, Kerri McDermid, with the following questions:

  • Could you tell me what the Superintendent's Award is?
  • What qualifications need to be met in order to receive the award?
  • Who is (Teacher in Twitter Post)? What school does she work for?
  • Does (Teacher in Twitter Post) have a quote that she would like to share about receiving the award?
  • Does the district have a quote they would like to share about giving the award to (Teacher in Twitter Post)?

McDermid replied with, "A number of people across the district receive the Superintendent's Excellence in Education Awards throughout the year. The award recognizes exemplary initiative and accomplishment that advances organizational performance, achievement, well-being, and service to the community in St. Vrain. Awardees are nominated for the recognition."

To which the Longmont Observer replied: "Do you have a list of the awards given to staff this year? I would love to highlight their accomplishments."

McDermid then replied with, "I do not have a list."

The Longmont Observer followed up with, "Do you really not keep a list of things like this within the district or are you saying that you, personally, don't have a list?"

No further communication has been received from McDermid or the school district on the matter.

Update: At 8:15 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2018, McDermid replied to the last email sent by the Longmont Observer on this matter by saying, "The district does not keep a record."

The Longmont Observer still feels as though it is important to highlight our educators as much as possible. An effort was made to look through all social media outlets to find posts that mentioned SVVSD educators and the awards that they have recently received.

While our initial search was for the Superintendent's Excellence Award, we did come across a few others, however we know we missed many more.

The Longmont Observer wants to congratulate all the educators for any awards they received this year. If you know an educator who received an award this year please submit that information to [email protected]. Below are a list of tweets that we have found so far.

Hygiene Elementary:

Erie Elementary:

Niwot High School:

Northridge Elementary:

Altona Middle School:

Longmont Estates:

Lyons:

 

Most City Facilities Closed on Memorial Day

Longmont city government observes the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 28. Most City facilities will be CLOSED. The Longmont Recreation Center will be open from 10 am to 4 pm, and Sunset Pool will be open from 10 am to 5 pm. The Longmont Museum, Longmont Public Library and Centennial Pool will be closed May 26-28. Trash, recycling and composting will be collected one day later than normal during the week.

The Inn Between of Longmont Holds Ground Breaking Event for the Micah Affordable Housing Project

The Inn Between of Longmont will be hosting their ground breaking event for the Micah Project on Thursday, May 31 at 5 p.m. The location of the event is on land donated by United Church of Christ Longmont at 1500 Ninth Avenue ​​​​​​​Longmont, CO 80501.

"This project will expand our Permanent Supportive Housing program that addresses the affordable housing needs of those living on very low-fixed incomes, particularly the elderly and disabled. The project’s name is derived from the Bible, Book of Micah about overcoming injustice and defending the rights of the poor. The facility will consist of six apartment units that can house up to 14 individuals. All Micah Home residents will pay roughly 30% of income and receive supportive services," is stated in a press release by The Inn Between of Longmont, Inc.

Also stated in the press release, "The Micah Project is truly a collaborative, community effort that really highlights the generosity of the local construction community. In a period when construction is booming and skilled trades’ workers are in high demand, their generosity of time and talent has not waned."

Community assistance to the Micah project is provided by: the United Church of Christ, Radian/Placematters Inc., Krische Construction, Carpet Wise, Boulder County, City of Longmont and Faith Community Lutheran Church.

David Bitler, Executive Director of The Inn Between, says, “We believe that the Micah Project can serve as a model for local agencies, churches, businesses, and the community to partner together in bridging the affordable housing gap as an investment in the health of our community.”