Employee Recognition

Employee Recognition Nomination Criteria and Process

Employee Recognition Nomination Submittal Form

Employee Recognition Schedule

Location: Jesse L. Starkey Building - Board Room - 4:30 p.m.  Staff meets in Human Resources at 4:15 p.m.
*Recognitions might be acknowledged with recorded videos from principals

School	Principal	Due Date	Board Recognition
Barnhart ES Dr. Brown ES Martin ES Hanson MS Lackey HS	Brian King Karen Lewis Todd Wonderling Benjamin Kohlhorst Kathy Perriello	Nomination Due September 10, 2021 If Virtual Due Dates: Video, Script, & Pic Due NLT Oct. 5, 2021 Studio Recording Oct. 6, 2021	October 12, 2021
Dr. Mudd ES Jenifer ES Wade ES Henson MS Stethem Center	Orlena Whatley Kevin Jackson, Sr. William Miller Christina Caballero Curry Werkheiser	Nomination Due October 12, 2021 If Virtual Due Dates: Video, Script, & Pic Due NLT November 2, 2021 Studio Recording October 7, 2021	November 9, 2021
Mitchell ES Neal ES Mattawoman MS North Point HS	Nicholas Adam Debbie Brown Sonia Blue Daniel Kaple	Nomination Due November 9, 2021 If Virtual Due Dates: Video, Script, & Pic Due NLT December 7, 2021 Studio Recording December 8, 2021	December 14, 2021
Diggs ES J.P. Ryon ES Smallwood MS Stone HS F. B. Gwynn Center	Debra Calvert Melinda Johnson Brenda Tillotson Shanif Pearl Daphne Burns	Nomination Due December 14, 2021 If Virtual Due Dates: Video, Script, & Pic Due NLT January 4, 2022 Studio Recording January 5, 2022	January 11, 2022
Billingsley ES Indian Head ES Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy ES Davis MS Westlake HS	Sabrina Robinson-Taylor Shane Blandford Michael Hoffman Kim McClarin Diane Roberts	Nomination Due January 11, 2022 If Virtual Due Dates: Video, Script, & Pic Due NLT February 1, 2022 Studio Recording February 2, 2022	February 8, 2022
Berry ES Higdon ES Turner ES Piccowaxen MS La Plata HS	Louis D’Ambrosio Shannon Finnegan Gary Lesko Wualanda Thenstead Douglass Dolan	Nomination Due February 8, 2022 If Virtual Due Dates: Video, Script, & Pic Due NLT March 1, 2022 Studio Recording March 2, 2022	March 8, 2022
Gale-Bailey ES Matula ES Middleton ES Somers MS McDonough HS	Tangela Scales Carolyn Richardson Benjamin Harrington Sandra Taylor Darnell Lewis-Russell	Nomination Due March 8, 2022 If Virtual Due Dates: Video, Script, & Pic Due NLT April 5, 2022 Studio Recording April 6, 2022	April 12, 2022
Dr. Craik ES Malcolm ES J. C. Parks ES Stoddert MS St. Charles HS	Michelle Beckwith Mary Finneran Gregory Miller Erica Williams Richard Conley	Nomination Due April 14, 2022 If Virtual Due Dates: Video, Script, & Pic Due NLT May 3, 2022 Studio Recording May 3, 2022	May 10, 2022

Recognition		Due Date	Board Recognition
New Teacher Reception	HR	N/A	TBD
Years of Service	HR	N/A	TBD
Washington Post Principal of the Year Award	The Washington Post / Human Resources	Friday November 12, 2021	At the Board of Education Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Washington Post Teacher of the Year Award	The Washington Post / Human Resources	Friday November 12, 2021	At the Board of Education Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Maryland Teacher of the Year (MTOY)	MSDE / Human Resources	Friday November 12, 2021	At the Board of Education Tuesday, June 14, 2022 ******************* Maryland State Department of Education Ceremony/Luncheon TBD
Outstanding VP	HR	February 28, 2022	Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Outstanding Classified "Support" Personnel	HR	February 28, 2022	Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Retirement	HR	N/A	TBD

2021 - 2022 Washington Post Teacher of the Year Award
2022 - 2023 MSDE Teacher of the Year Award

Principals will submit one electronic nomination per school. Binders are not required.

Washington Post Teacher of the Year Award

CCPS Nomination Criteria and Process

TOY Response Question Requirements 2021-22

Nomination Criteria

All nominees must be a teacher who:   

1. Have a completed a minimum of five years teaching experience and be entering their sixth consecutive year as a teacher with Charles County Public Schools. Nominees must be serving as a teacher for the 2021 - 2022 school year. 
2. Is a full-time teacher in grades pre-k through 12.
3. Has not been the recipient of either the Washington Post or Maryland Teacher of the Year awards in the past three years. Individuals nominated in the past are eligible for nomination.
4. Instill in students a desire to learn and achieve.
5. Understand the individual needs of students, encourage their talents, and foster their self-esteem.
6. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of subject matter and the ability to share it effectively with students.
7. Foster cooperative relationships with their colleagues and the community.
8. Demonstrate outstanding leadership.
9. Maintain their teaching position throughout the 2021 - 2022 school year.

Nomination Process

Binders are not required.  Principals or their designee will submit nominations electronically.  

Nominees are encouraged to provide the information necessary to meet the submission guidelines for the following:  career summary, 200-word biography (include word count), educational background, leadership experience, and accomplishments/honors received.  

1. Name of contact person, school name/address, position, names and positions of committee members.
2. A minimum of four or five statements of support. Letters are required from the following: one letter from a parent, one letter from a student, one letter from a colleague, and one letter from an administrator or content specialist.  All letters/statements of support must contain a signature; physical signature is preferred, and scanned as one PDF to rdibenedetto@ccboe.com.  Letter submissions are due by 3:00 p.m. on November 11, 2021. 
3. A resume.
4. A 200-word biography that explains why they are an exceptional nominee. Nomination criteria listed above should be used as a guide.  Please provide a word count.
5. Each nominee is required to complete two response questions and provide a word count for each response. Response questions and complete directions may be found under the TOY Response Question Requirements 2021-22 document.  All questions are due to Ramona DiBenedetto (rdibenedetto@ccboe.com) by 3:00 p.m. on November 11, 2021.
6. A 400-word count description of contributions for each of the nomination criteria. (See above for complete list of nomination criteria. (List each criteria separately with a separate word count.)
7. Educational background, listing degrees earned, certifications, majors and universities/colleges attended.
8. Leadership experience.
9. One vertical, 3 x 5, color photograph, “headshot only” and three action shots featuring the nominee and students. The headshot image must be a high-resolution JPG file with a minimum of 2MB.  Electronic photo submissions are due by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021 to rdibenedetto@ccboe.com.  

Note:  All electronic nominations, photo, and scanned letters of support are due to rdibenedetto@ccboe.com no later than 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021.

Late submissions will not be accepted.

For more information, contact Ramona DiBenedetto at 301-934-7242 or rdibenedetto@ccboe.com.

Washington Post Principal of the Year Award

CCPS Nomination Criteria

Nomination Criteria

All nominees must be a principal who: 

1. Is a full-time principal (in grades Pre-K – 12) with five years of experience as a principal, three of which must be in their assigned school or school system in which he/or she is currently serving.
2. Manage effectively.
3. Demonstrate and encourage creativity and innovation.
4. Foster cooperation between the school and the community.
5. Maintain a continuing dialogue with students and parents as well as faculty and staff.
6. Keep abreast of developments in the field of education.
7. Encourage team spirit.
8. Demonstrate leadership and exemplify commitment.
9. Continue to play an active role in the classroom.
10. Maintain their position as principal throughout the 2022-23 school year.
11. Has not been the recipient of the Washington Post Principal of the Year Award in the past. Individuals nominated in the past are eligible for nomination.

Nomination Process

Binders are not required. All nominations and supporting documents will be submitted electronically.

1. Name of contact person, school name/address and list of committee members. If nominated by a parent or student, contact information (i.e., phone number and address).
2. A minimum of four to five statements of support. Letters are required from the following: one letter from a parent, one letter from a student, one letter from a staff member, and one letter from a colleague.  One statement of support must be from a professional educator.  All letters/statements of support must contain a signature (electronic or physical) and be scanned as one document to rdibenedetto@ccboe.com.  Letter submissions are due by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021.
3. A resume.
4. A 200-word biography written to highlight the specific award for which the awardee was nominated.  Nomination criteria listed above should be used as a guide.  Please provide a word count.
5. A 400-word count description of contributions in each of the nomination criteria. (See above for complete list of nomination criteria.  List each criteria separately with a separate word count.)
6. One vertical, 3 x 5, color photograph, “headshot only”. The image must be a high-resolution JPG file with a minimum of 2MB.  Electronic photo submissions are due by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021 to rdibenedetto@ccboe.com.

Note: All electronic nominations, photo, and scanned letters of support are due to rdibenedetto@ccboe.com no later than 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021.

Late submissions will not be accepted.

For more information, contact Ramona DiBenedetto at 301-934-7242 or rdibenedetto@ccboe.com 

Memo Outstanding Vice Principal Award

Criteria for Outstanding Vice Principal Award

Nomination cover page

The Charles County Public School System (CCPS) has established the Outstanding Vice Principal Award to recognize vice principals who exemplify excellence in their position. Vice Principals are essential to the effective and efficient operation of our schools. The recipient will be registered as a member of the NASSP/NAESP and must participate in the McDonald’s/NASSP/NAESP State and National Assistant Principal of the Year. 

Eligibility

• To be eligible, the nominee must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a vice principal with Charles County Public Schools
• Not been previously selected as an outstanding vice principal within the past five (5) years.

Nomination Criteria

Educational Leadership

• Implements strategies to improve teaching through effective programs
• Involves teachers and other staff members in achieving the goals of the school
• Assists in ensuring that the school climate is positive and reflects high staff and student morale
• Functions effectively as a member of the school’s leadership team

Resolving Complex Problems

• Maintains awareness of current and emerging issues
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• Resolves short-term issues while balancing them against long-term objectives
• Manages time and tasks effectively including delegation to others
• Utilizes technology to address educational issues and situations

Developing Self and Others

• Is committed to continued professional growth
• Teaches, coaches, and helps students and colleagues
• Demonstrates and fosters creativity and imagination in bringing about positive student growth

Community Service

• Involves the community and uses community resources for students
• Establishes partnerships with community groups to strengthen programs and support school goals.

Nomination Process

• Binders are no longer required; all documents will be submitted by email to rdibenedetto@ccboe.com
• To ensure fairness and consistency school system-wide, photographs are discourage 
• Nomination cover page must provide the name of the contact person and the committee members
• Nominations may be submitted by school system employees, students, and parents (employees may not nominate themselves)
• Nomination materials must include the following:
  • A brief history of nominee’s career to include dates, location, and positions worked only
  • A description of contributions in each of the Nomination Criteria areas
  • A maximum of twenty (20) current statements of support, including one from the school principal

Incomplete nomination packets will not be considered and will be returned.

Selection

All documents are due to rdibenedetto@ccboe.com by 3 p.m. on February  28, 2022. The selected honoree will be notified by the Office of Human Resources and will be recognized at the June 14, 2022 Board Meeting. For further information, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 301-934-7242. 

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has established the Outstanding Non-Certificated Staff Awards to recognize non-certificated personnel who exemplify excellence in their positions. Our school system's non-certificated personnel are essential to the effective and efficient operation of our schools.

Eight (8) awards will be presented, one in each of the following categories:

• Building service
• Food service
• Instructional support
• Secretary
• Maintenance
• Operations
• Information technology
• Central office support staff

Eligibility

• Full time non-certificated or technical employees of CCPS should be employed in the area  for which they are nominated for a minimum of three (3) completed years
• Not been previously selected as an outstanding honoree, within the past five (5) years

Nomination Criteria

• Resourceful in seeking and completing job duties
• Seeks new knowledge and skills; knows and understands all aspects of the assigned job
• Utilizes technology where appropriate
• Fosters cooperative relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Demonstrates outstanding leadership

Nomination Process

• Binders are no longer required; all documents will be submitted by email to rdibenedetto@ccboe.com
• To ensure fairness and consistency school-system wide, photographs are discouraged
• Nomination cover page must provide the name of the contact person and the committee members
• Nominations may be submitted by CCPS staff, students, and parents (employees may not nominate themselves)
• Nomination materials must include the following in this order:
  • Nomination cover page, completed with the names of the contact person and committee member
  • Career list to include dates, location, and positions worked only
  • Description of contributions in each of the Nomination Criteria areas
  • Building Service, Food Service, Instructional Support, and Secretary nominations are to include a minimum of ten (10) statements of support, which must include one (1) from the school principal/supervisor, three (3) from co-workers, and six (6) from students, parents, and/or the community
  • Maintenance, Operations, Information Technology, and Central Office support staff (including Annex I and II) nominations are to include a minimum of eight (8) statements of support; which must include one (1) from division supervisor, one (1) from the immediate supervisor, three (3) from other department supervisors/principals, and three (3) from co-workers/other staff

Incomplete nomination binders will not be considered and will be returned to the contact person.

Selection

All nominee materials must be received by email at rdibenedetto@ccboe.com no later than 3:00 p.m. on February 28 2022. For further information, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 301-934-7242.

Memo Outstanding Non-Certificated Staff Awards

Criteria for Outstanding Non-Certifacted Staff

Nomination Cover Page for Outstanding Non-Certificated  Staff

Fillable Nomination Form for Non-Certificated Staff Award