Friday, May 17, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: San Diego Unified to Honor Classified Employees of the Year

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

San Diego Unified to Honor Classified Employees of the Year

Hundreds are expected to attend a celebration recognizing Classified Employees of the Year. 

 

May 17, 2024 

 

WHAT: Each year, San Diego Unified honors its classified employees during Classified School Employees Week, which is designated by the California Legislature every May. Classified school employees play crucial roles in education. From transporting and feeding students to teaching them vital skills and ensuring that schools operate smoothly, classified employees are integral to public education. 

 

Coinciding with Classified School Employee Week, May 19-25, San Diego Unified will honor the 2024 Classified Employee of the Year and Runner-Up at a celebration at UC San Diego’s Park & Market on Tuesday, May 21 at 5 p.m. Classified Employees of the Year from individual schools and departments will also be honored. The celebration will be hosted by Morgan Appel, UC San Diego Assistant Dean for Education and Community Outreach.

 

This year’s event is co-hosted by North Island Credit Union. For more information on this year’s winners and on San Diego Unified’s Classified Employee of the Year celebration, please visit: https://bit.ly/2024CEOY

Additional sponsors of the event are California Coast Credit Union, California Schools VEBA, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit, University of California, San Diego, Creations by Chelyz, Administrators Association of San Diego (AASD), California School Employees Association (CSEA), San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Press, Orfila Vineyards Inc., SugarBears Sweet Provisions, Prince Street Pizza, Live Nation San Diego, Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga.

 

 

WHERE: UC San Diego Park & Market - 1100 Market St., San Diego, CA 92101


PARKING: Free Parking will be provided in the Padres Parkade structure (440 Eleventh Avenue). The parkade is a short 3-minute walk from the venue. To get parking validated, please bring your ticket to the check-in table, and we will provide you with a validation sticker that will allow you to leave the parking structure at the end of the day. A drop-off zone will be available for those who want direct access to the venue's main entrance. A very limited number of ADA parking spots will be available on-site on a first-come, first-served basis. 

 

Interviews with the 2024 Classified Employees of the Year will be available at the ceremony between 4:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.  Please confirm your coverage in advance. 

 

MEDIA CONTACT: Isabella McNeil, San Diego Unified Human Resources, 619-341-2343

 

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