Outstanding Career Recognition

Recognizing Outstanding Individuals

During its September 2024 board meeting, the Cazenovia Central School District Board of Education adopted a new policy to publicly recognize individuals who have shown outstanding career performance or contributions to the Cazenovia Central School District.

The policy establishes a legacy of recognition for educators, employees, or volunteers who have shown dedication to producing transformative work, improving education, or directly or indirectly inspiring students. Individuals eligible for recognition may include, but are not limited to, current or former high-quality educators, administrators, and staff members.

Some examples of outstanding career performance may include a person holding a significant record of service and leadership, community service related to the education profession, or sustained service to the profession above and beyond typical job responsibilities. 

“We recognize the importance and benefit of publicly recognizing, celebrating, and appreciating the outstanding career performance and contributions of our educators,” said Board President JoAnne Race.

The criteria to be considered when evaluating or proposing a nominee for outstanding career recognition will be exceptional performance, impact and results, innovation and creativity, leadership and influence, diversity and inclusion advocacy, continuous learning and development, ethics and integrity, recognition and awards, impact beyond role, adaptability and resilience, and long-term influence.

District employees or residents of the district may nominate a person for recognition by requesting the nomination form from the district clerk at 315-655-1317 or by downloading the nomination form here:  Outstanding Career Recognition Form and Policy

The completed nomination form must include a clear justification for the recognition, a specific description of the recognition proposed, and, if such recognition involves a physical installation, the type of installation, recommended wording of any inscriptions, suggested location, and funding source.

Individuals can submit completed forms to the district clerk on a rolling basis. The form can be accompanied by supporting documentation or a narrative that further communicates the nominee’s outstanding performance and contributions.

For additional information, please call the District Clerk, Emily Ayres, at 315-655-1317.