Gem Awards
The GEM Award (Going the Extra Mile)
Nominate an Employee who deserves the recognition!

Criteria - The 8 Points of the GEM
1. Positive
Interacts with others in a positive, enthusiastic and cheerful manner that promotes positive morale.
2. People First
Creates Relationships that make education more personal.
3. Team Player
Collaborates and assists team members in any way needed.
4. Initiative
Exhibits initiative resulting in improved work/learning environment.
5. Performance
Demonstrates excellence in overall work performance and/or achieves high quality student learning.
6. Customer Service
Provides outstanding customer service.
7. Creativity
Engages in and supports activities that nurture and inspire innovation and creativity.
8. Citizenship
Actively partners with team, students and/or the community to best support students.
Timelines
Quarter 1 Award - Nominations due by November 1st
Quarter 2 Award - Nominations due by February 1st
Quarter 3 Award - Nominations due by May 1st
Categories
Operational Division
Classified Employees
K-5 Certificated
6-8 Certificated
9-12 Certificated
Administrator
