BP 1150 — Commendations and Awards

Section: 1000 - Community Relations
Status: Active

Adopted: 2021-09-09

Policy text

COMMENDATIONS AND AWARDS

To encourage community involvement in district programs and activities, the Governing Board may publicly recognize and commend parents/guardians, community members, businesses, and organizations that make outstanding contributions or provide longstanding service to the district or district students.

Any Board member, employee, parent/guardian, student, or community member may recommend an individual or organization for Board recognition. They shall submit to the Superintendent or designee the name of the individual or organization and a description of the outstanding contribution or service.

At the Board’s discretion, the Board may present a letter of recognition, Board resolution, plaque, or other award at a public Board meeting or may hold a reception or informal recognition activity. The Board also may designate a day, week, or month for special recognition of volunteers.

The Board encourages similar forms of recognition for achievement or services as part of school-level commendation programs.

Legal

CA Constitution

Article 16, Section 6 Gifts of public funds

EDUCATION CODE

35160 Authority of governing boards

35160.1 Broad authority of school districts

44015 Awards to employees