 East Grand Rapids
Schools Foundation |
2915 Hall Street, SE
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
616/235-3535 ext. 4004
astuursm@egrps.org |
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| Awards - Excellence in Teaching |
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| Purpose |
To recognize and encourage superior professional effort to improve instruction. To cultivate the continuance of educational excellence in the East Grand Rapids Public
Schools. |
| Awards |
Each award is a monetary gift of $1,000. Brass plates will be inscribed for the permanent awards plaque displayed in each of the five buildings. |
| Recipients |
Separate awards will be presented annually to a recipient from the Elementary level (Kindergarten through fifth grade) and to a recipient from the Secondary level (grades six through twelve). A Recipient may be an individual or a teaching team. |
| Eligibility |
The awards will be given to educators who have been in the employment of the East Grand Rapids Public Schools for a minimum of three years, and who have not previously received the award in the last 10 years, in recognition of outstanding contributions which have directly benefited students. |
| Nominations |
Nominations for the awards may be received from students, parents, community members and employees of the East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Educators who are nominated will be notified of the nomination. Nominations are due May 1st.
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| Selection |
A selection committee composed of a representative from each of the five schools and six voting members from the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation shall meet and make the selections. |
| Presentation |
Presentation to the award winners shall take place at the district's annual opening staff meeting in August |
| Administration |
The East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation shall fund and
administer these awards. |
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NOMINATION FORM
I wish to nominate the following educator or teaching team (please name each educator individually) for an Excellence in Teaching Award:
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| Click here to download the Excellence in Teaching nomination form for printing. |
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