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School Board Members Recognized for Outstanding Contributions
09:30 AM - March 28, 2024
On the night of Monday, March 18, the atmosphere at Cold Springs Country Club was electric with anticipation as the El Dorado County School Boards Association (EDCSBA) hosted its yearly celebration to recognize the remarkable service of school board members to their communities. The gathering saw a mix of educators, parents, and community figures across the county.
Dr. Ed Manansala, El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools, shared his thoughts after the event, stating, “We are honored to celebrate the amazing contributions of our board members and community members. Their efforts have profound impact on the lives of our students and the future of El Dorado County.”
Winners included:
Category: Educational Statesmanship, Nancy Cahill, Mother Lode Union School District
Category: Leader in Boardsmanship, Jeff Burch, Black Oak Mine Unified School District
Category: Leader in Boardsmanship, Cathy Wilson, Mother Lode Union School District
Category: Lifetime Achievement Award, Judy Morris, Camino Union Elementary School District
Category: Lifetime Achievement Award, Georgianne Knight, El Dorado County Office of Education
Category: Outstanding Community Member, John Stubblefield, El Dorado Union High School District
Category: Outstanding Community Member, Lora Watts, Gold Oak Union School District
Category: Outstanding Community Member, Gordon Vicini and Carter Kelly Families, Mother Lode Union School District
Category: Outstanding Community Organization, ASPIREKids, El Dorado Union High School District
Category: Outstanding Community Organization, Marcella Foundation, Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Category: Outstanding Community Organization, Holy Grail BBQ / Brandon Flynn and Trenton Jinkerson, Placerville Union School District
Category: Outstanding Community Organization, El Dorado County Office of Education, El Dorado Hills Community Services District, Jackson Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, The Latrobe Foundation, and Walk With Austin, Rescue Union School District
This gathering serves as a moment to honor these individuals and as a crucial point for strengthening bonds among educators and community stakeholders. Jessicca Rodgers, the President of the EDCSBA, remarked, “Forging these solid connections among us is vital for centering initiatives that will advance our students' education.”
As the celebration ended, the award winners left with a sense of honor and recognition. The communal spirit of the event underscored the value of their efforts, making it evident that their hard work was indeed acknowledged.
[Photo caption] The Rescue Union School District honored partners that made the Jackson Elementary School all-inclusive playground possible. Winners included the El Dorado County Office of Education, El Dorado Hills Community Services District, Jackson Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, The Latrobe Foundation, and Walk With Austin.