{"id":9924,"date":"2020-05-21T21:12:13","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T04:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newsmolo.com\/EDC\/2019\/?p=9924"},"modified":"2026-01-02T21:13:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T05:13:07","slug":"school-board-and-community-members-honored-with-county-wide-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.newsmolo.com\/EDC\/2019\/2020\/05\/21\/school-board-and-community-members-honored-with-county-wide-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"School Board and Community Members Honored with County-wide awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dina Gentry]<\/em><\/p>\n

The El Dorado County School Boards Association (EDCSBA) honored school board and community members for their 2019 contributions to public education in El Dorado County. Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was necessary to cancel the EDCSBA Annual Awards Dinner for 2019-20. In lieu of that opportunity, EDCSBA and the El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) arranged to distribute the awards to the recipient\u2019s local school districts for presentation. In letters addressed to award recipients, James Scot Yarnell, EDCSBA President, expressed, \u201cOn behalf of El Dorado County School Boards Association and its member districts, and the El Dorado County Office of Education, Superintendent Dr. Ed Manansala and I thank you for your invaluable support and contributions to public education in El Dorado County.\u201d
\nAwards were selected in five different categories:<\/p>\n

Educational Statesmanship<\/u>:\u00a0William \u201cBill\u201d Drescher<\/strong>, Black Oak Mine Union School District (BOMUSD), is an advocate for public education in the community, enriching and improving the educational experience for all students.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>\"William<\/span>
William \u201cBill\u201d Drescher<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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<\/span>\"Barbara<\/span>
Barbara Bannar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Leader in Boardsmanship<\/u>:\u00a0Barbara Bannar<\/strong>, Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD), for making significant contributions to her board by providing community leadership on educational issues and advocating on behalf of students and public education.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>\"SRO<\/span>
SRO Stockeland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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<\/span>\"SRO<\/span>
SRO Harris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Outstanding Community Organization<\/u>: El Dorado Union High School District\u00a0School Resource Officers<\/strong>\u00a0(EDUHSD SROs) and\u00a0Women\u2019s Fund El Dorado<\/strong>\u00a0for their notable contribution to education of valuable resources, time and financial support; effective collaboration with education and community leaders; development of innovative solutions to complex challenges facing public education; and, broad support and active involvement in the community.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>\"Sol<\/span>
Sol Nisbet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Outstanding Community Members\/Volunteers<\/u>:\u00a0Sol Nisbet<\/strong>\u00a0(BOMUSD),\u00a0Lee Miller<\/strong>, Placerville Union School District (PUSD),\u00a0Patty Power<\/strong>\u00a0Rescue Union School District (RUSD), and\u00a0Ben Glickman<\/strong>\u00a0(RUSD) for their steadfast commitment to our schools. They developed innovative programs, donated countless hours, and have gone above and beyond to ensure our students grow beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>\"Debbie<\/span>
Debbie Akin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Dolores Garcia Memorial Spirit of Boardsmanship Award<\/u>:\u00a0Debbie Akin<\/strong>\u00a0(EDCOE) and<\/p>\n

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<\/span>\"Tim<\/span>
Tim Cary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Tim Cary<\/strong>\u00a0(EDUHSD). This is the highest award a board member can receive and the pinnacle of awards for boardsmanship. These individuals demonstrate exemplary performance in leadership, service, community relations, and advocacy, with current knowledge on educational trends and legislation. They provide community leadership on educational issues and advocate on behalf of students and public education, contributing to the success of all students through exceptional leadership.<\/p>\n

Lifetime Achievement<\/u>:\u00a0Ann Wofford<\/strong>, Camino Union School District (CUSD). The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to outgoing or retiring board members to recognize their contributions during their career as a trustee. Trustees must have served at least eight years on a school district or County Office Board.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to all winners!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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