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Awards for MMSD Staff and Students Announced
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March 1, 2006 Distinguished Service, Joe Thomas students plus Kohl Fellows to be honoredStaff members and citizens in nine categories will receive the Distinguished Service Award, the Madison School District's highest honor for meritorious contributions to Madison students and to Madison Schools. In addition, five students will receive the Joe Thomas Community Service Award, while five other students will be recognized as Thomas Award nominees for their outstanding accomplishments. In addition, two teachers will be honored as nominees for the Kohl Foundation Teaching Fellowship. Seventeen individuals will receive the DSA, while 17 other persons will be recognized as DSA nominees for their outstanding efforts. All of the above will be recognized at a special meeting of the Board of Education on Monday, April 10 at 7 p.m. in the La Follette High School auditorium. The event will be videotaped and shown on MMSD-TV Cable Channel 10 on Tuesday, April 18 at 9 p.m., as well as on other evenings throughout the year. The DSA and the Joe Thomas student award winners are chosen by a 20-member committee made up of teachers, administrators, parents, a student and citizens. Kohl Foundation Fellows are nominated for their ability to inspire a love of learning and for their leadership and service. Selection of the Kohl Fellows is made by the Cooperative Educational Service Association (CESA) District 2, and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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The MMSD awards production crew cuts up after a long day at the April 10 event site. |
