Classified Employee of the Year Program
Timeline for THE classified employee of the year process
Timeline for THE classified employee of the year process
Timeline for THE classified employee of the year process
| TBD | The nomination process begins throughout the district. Sites establish a Classified Employee of the Year selection process to identify a classified employee who best meets the selection criteria. Download the Classified Employee of the Year Site Nomination Form. |
| TBD | The Classified Employee of the Year site nomination forms are due to principals/supervisors. |
| TBD | Principal/Supervisor site selections (via Google Form) are due to Communications. |
| TBD | If Classified Employee of the Year is participating in the district process, three letters of recommendation (one must be completed by principal/supervisor) are due to communications@trusd.net. |
| January 2027 | Interviews for District Classified Employees of the Year. |
| May 2027 | Classified Employees of the Year will be recognized. |
Program Overview
We are pleased to participate in the Classified Employee of the Year (CEY) program through the Sacramento County Office of Education and the California Department of Education. This program pays tribute to the tireless efforts of our outstanding classified school employees. They are vital staff members who play key roles in creating an environment that promotes student achievement, safety, and health. Twin Rivers Unified School District will select nine candidates to represent the District at the county level CEY program in each of the following categories:
Clerical and Administrative Services
The work must be directly related to clerical or secretarial duties.
For example: attendance clerk, secretary, accountant.
Custodial and Maintenance Services
The work must be directly related to operation or maintenance services.
For example: custodian, groundskeeper.
Food and Nutrition Services
The work must be directly related to food handling and/or preparation.
For example: chef, cook, cafeteria worker.
Health and Student Services
The work must be directly related to health and student services.
For example: nurse, counselor.
Paraprofessional Services
The work must be directly related to instructional services to students.
For example: paraeducator, instructional aide, library technician.
Security Services
The work must be directly related to the security of students and/or property.
For example: school resource officer, police officer, community outreach assistant.
Skilled Trades Services
The work must be directly related to skilled services.
For example: carpenter, electrician, plumber, painter, mechanic.
Technical Services
The work must be directly related to technical duties.
For example: network engineer, technology support, programmer.
Transportation Services
The work must be directly related to student transportation.
For example: bus driver, dispatcher.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who may be nominated for Classified Employee of the Year?
Twin Rivers follows state and county guidelines in the selection process:
Twin Rivers follows state and county guidelines in the selection process:
- The nominee must be a current employee in a California public preschool through 12th grade including charter schools, school districts and county offices of education.
Employees in substitute or temporary positions are ineligible to be a District Classified Employee of the Year. Also, TRUSD Adult Education may choose a Classified Employee of the Year; however, they will not be eligible for county or state-level participation.
- Nominee must be a rank-and-file employee, not in a management or supervisory position.
- Nominee must have a minimum of five years of service in the nomination category.
Sites may choose an employee with fewer years of service; however, he/she will not be eligible to participate at the District or county level.
Who can submit a nomination for Classified Employee of the Year?
Any person (teacher, colleague, parent, student, District employee, or community member) may submit a nomination. Self-nominations will also be accepted.
Any person (teacher, colleague, parent, student, District employee, or community member) may submit a nomination. Self-nominations will also be accepted.
Who selects the District Classified Employee of the Year?
Our District interview panels are comprised of District employees. They will select one Classified Employee of the Year for each of the nine categories.
Our District interview panels are comprised of District employees. They will select one Classified Employee of the Year for each of the nine categories.
Additional questions? Contact communications@trusd.net
Classified Employee of the Year Archives
These five district classified employees were submitted to SCOE to be considered as Sacramento County Office of Education Classified Employee of the Year in the categories indicated for each nominee.
