Classified Employee of the Year Program
This year we have three TR 2023 District Classified Employees of the Year. These exemplary employees represent staff in the following categories: Clerical and Administrative Services, Paraprofessional Services and Food and Nutrition Services. They were selected from 52 staff members recognized for excellence at their work sites throughout the district.
Read the remarks submitted by their supervisors on behalf of our District Classified Employees of the Year:
These three 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. Troygah Ahmach and Antoinette Tanksley were chosen to represent SCOE Classified Employees of the Year in their respective categories for advancement to the California Department of Education Classified Employee of the Year program.
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.
Timeline for Classified Employee of the Year Process
| 10/25/22 | 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. |
| 11/4/22 | Classified Employee of the Year site nomination forms are due to principals/supervisors. |
| 11/18/22 | Site selections (via Google Form) made by principals/supervisors are due. |
| 1/6/2023 | 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@twinriversusd.org. |
| May 2023 | Classified Employees of the Year will be recognized. |
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, he/she is not 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, with no minimum full-time equivalent.
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.
What does it mean to be a Classified Employee of the Year?
Nine Classified Employees of the Year represent Twin Rivers in the annual Sacramento County Classified Employee of the Year program and are recognized in the fall at a reception during a school board meeting.
Nine Classified Employees of the Year represent Twin Rivers in the annual Sacramento County Classified Employee of the Year program and are recognized in the fall at a reception during a school board meeting.
Additional questions?
Contact communications@trusd.net
Contact communications@trusd.net
