The Rochester Community Schools Foundation recognizes that the most valuable resource of the school district is the staff of individuals who interact with students and the community. It is our desire to acknowledge the strength of those individuals whose exemplary commitment sets a standard of excellence in our district.
Any employee of the district who has demonstrated exemplary performance towards improving the quality of teaching and learning or the overall environment of the school district is eligible. Winners must be currently employed by the district. Rochester Community Schools Foundation Board Members may be nominated but are not eligible to participate.
The Rochester Community Schools Foundation in partnership with Pino Insurance Agency developed the Excellence in Education Award (EEA) to recognize outstanding efforts throughout the school district. A $500 to $1,000 award will be granted to two or more employees for their efforts to enhance the quality of education at Rochester Community Schools. Award dollars are to be used to purchase materials or provide services to improve a school district classroom, curriculum or facility. The award must be spent during the school year or no later than one semester into the new school year. This is a one-time only grant that is not renewable.
*The amount granted to the employee(s) is determined by the generous donation from Pino Insurance Agency.*
The process is simple. Nominations may come from any person in the school or community. In addition, you may nominate more than one employee and employees may nominate themselves for the award.
The EEA Review Committee will review all submissions and select and surprise the award winners at their buildings in front of their peers and/or students in May.
Please refer to the selection criteria when completing the nomination form. Please click here to complete the the nomination form or refer to the original e-mail sent to all community members, parents and staff.
Nominations and letters of recommendation are due to RCS Foundation by no later than March 31. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Winners are required to submit a letter detailing how they plan to spend their award. Award recipients will be required to submit a final report detailing expenses and a narrative summary and pictures of how they spent the awarded grant.
