Board Policy

BP 4156.2

Certificated Personnel

Awards And Recognition

The Board of Education believes the district's employees are its most valuable resource and encourages recognition of the services they provide. The Superintendent or designee may issue service pins, certificates, plaques or other mementos in accordance with Board policy and administrative regulations.

(cf. 1150 - Commendations and Awards)

(cf. 3300 - Expenditures/Expending Authority)

The Board authorizes awards to employees who: (Education Code 44015)

1. Propose ideas or procedures which eliminate or reduce district expenditures or improve district operations

2. Perform special acts or services in the public interest

3. By their superior accomplishments, make exceptional contributions to the efficiency, economy, or other improvement in district operations

The Superintendent or designee shall recommend individuals to the Board for such awards.

The Superintendent or designee shall establish regulations governing employee awards.

Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE

35160 Authority of Board of Educations

35160.1 Broad authority of school districts

35161 Powers and duties generally

44015 Awards to Employees

Policy PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

adopted: February 8, 2001 Palos Verdes Estates, California