Broward County Public Schools Awarded Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
May 6, 2011
It was announced today, May 6, 2011, that Broward County Public Schools has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the current budget from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and represents a significant achievement by the District. This is the 14th year the award has been presented to the District. The award reflects the commitment of the Broward County School Board as the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.
To receive the budget award, the District had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well the District budget serves as: a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and a communications device.
Budget documents must be rated “proficient” in all four categories, and the 14 mandatory criteria within those categories, to receive the award. When a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is granted, a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation is also presented to the individual or department designated as being primarily responsible for its having achieved the award. This was presented to the District’s Budget Office staff.
Top Principal and Assistant Principal 2011 Finalists Announced
The District has announced finalists for the 2011 ACCLAIM Awards. The 11th annual ACCLAIM Awards reception and awards presentation will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Boyd Anderson High School. The awards honor an outstanding principal and assistant principal for their hard work and dedication and seek to recognize school leaders who excel in the areas of Achievement, Communication, Compassion, Leadership, Accountability, Innovation and Motivation. Congratulations to the principals and assistant principals finalists for the 2011 ACCLAIM Award:
- Principals Erik Anderson, Tropical Elementary School
- Dr. David Basile, South Plantation High School
- Elaine Saef, Panther Run Elementary School
- Dr. Marielena Wright, Fort Lauderdale High School
- Assistant Principals Janet Calamaro, Nova Blanche Forman Elementary School; Thomas Darby, Colbert Elementary School; Melissa Holtz, Bennett Elementary School; Ernie Lozano, McNab Elementary School
For information and tickets, contact Janet Del Pinal, Parents, Business and Community Partnerships, 754-321-1970.
District Honors Outstanding Volunteers, Mentors and Business Partners
Bella, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel therapy dog, and her owner Jane Nichols are among this year’s volunteers being honored at the Broward County Public Schools Community Involvement Awards on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale.
The recognition ceremony will spotlight Bella and other members of the community who have dedicated time and effort to expanding educational opportunities for our students.
The 2011 Community Involvement Awards is supported by many community organizations. This year’s program sponsors include: Silver Level: After School Programs, BrightStar Credit Union, Florida Power & Light, Holy Cross Hospital, Pearson, and Sunshine Child Care; Copper Level: Rick Case and Automotive Group, Hinson Office Supply, Humana, Keiser University, Florida Marlins, and Publix Charities; and Bronze Level: All County Music and AutoNation.
More than 40,000 volunteers, business partners and mentors volunteer their time to support students and school activities throughout the school year.
Congratulations to the following outstanding volunteers, mentors and business partners:
Volunteer of the Year Award Winners:
Adult: Kaullis Marshall, Oriole Elementary Student: Melissa Bowman, Cresthaven Elementary Senior: Frederic Nadelman, Banyan Elementary Program Organizers: Nancy Juin and Kimberly Lang, Silver Trail Middle
Bronze Level: All County Music and AutoNation Outstanding Mentors: Elementary Level: Nancy Washor, Flamingo Elementary
Secondary Level: Officer Larry VanDusseldorp, Apollo Middle
Outstanding Mentor Program of the Year Jane Nichols & Bella – Pet Therapy Mentoring Program, Gator Run Elementary Lifetime
Service Mentor of the Year: Robert Stevens, Sandpiper Elementary
Outstanding Parent Involvement Programs: Elementary: North Side Elementary, Linking the Library to Literacy Secondary: Western High, Reach-Out Western
Outstanding School and District Partnerships:
- South Area: Nova Blanche Forman Elementary with Feeding South Florida Central Area: Bennett Elementary with Christ Church
- Central Area: South Plantation High with City of Plantation North Area: Sawgrass Springs Middle with Youth Environmental Alliance
- District Level: Exceptional Student Education with Memorial Hospital Miramar