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002back, raise your hand. Okay. All right. Got it. Thank you. [Music] I'm out. [Music] Mic check. Mic check. One, two, three, four, five. Mic check. One, two, three. Hit it again. [Music] Microphone test. One, two, three. Mic check. One, two, three. [Music] Yeah. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Hey, heat. Hey, heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Yeah. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. N. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Applause] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. N. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music]
003Happy heat. [Music] H. Uh-huh. [Music] Hallelujah. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Good evening everyone. If you can make yourselves to your your way to your seats, we're getting ready to begin. Okay, let's give it up for Mayfair [Applause] cheer. Okay, cheerleaders, you can start us off. Let's go. [Applause] Go. Blue and white. It may be fair. You say it blue and white. [Applause] [Music] Blue go big If you like it, they go [Applause] like blue. [Applause] Thank you, Mayfair Cheer. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Okay, ladies and gentlemen, we'll be starting in just a few minutes. I'd like to direct your attention to the back. Our restrooms are to the back and to the left and to the right if you have to use a restroom. We'll be starting momentarily. Thank you for joining us.
004[Music] I think we're good evening everyone. Welcome to the inaugural Star Awards. I'm Dr. Ryan Smith, Deputy Superintendent. Uh, and it is a pleasure to be here with you this evening. Tonight is an opportunity to celebrate. It's about lifting up the people who make Belfflower Unified School District such a special place for our students, our families, and for one another. The Star Awards stand for spectacular, terrific, amazing, and remarkable. And every honore here this evening embodies those exact words. All of you are the heartbeat of our schools. Whether you're serving students in the classroom or supporting our campuses behind the scenes, your impact is immeasurable. And tonight, we shine the spotlight on each of you. This evening is Belfower's very own version of the Oscars, but even better because it's grounded in service, compassion, and
005community. Our hope is that this will become a lasting tradition in our district. Later this evening, I'll be opening two very special envelopes Oscar style to reveal the names of our district teacher of the year and district classified employee of the year. I do not know whose names are in these envelopes. Both are very all are very worthy though. Both are selected from the phenomenal group of honores that we're celebrating this evening. Before we get going, please let me take a moment to recognize and introduce some very special guests. We're honored this evening to be joined by our the members of our board of education whose leadership and commitment to students guide all that we do. Board President Amy Stewart, Vice President Myra Garza, board clerk Brad Critzfield, board members Reita Armstrong and Marina Cintron
006were not able to be here this evening, but I know they wanted to. Also with us are members of our executive cabinet, starting with our interim superintendent, Lisa Azidito. Assistant Superintendent Bonnie Carter, Assistant Superintendent Elma Uoa, and our Chief Business Officer, Renee Arcus. Renee already gave me an earful about being way over budget for the Star Awards. It's true. Um, we also are very, very happy to have a member representing our personnel commission. Um, please welcome personnel commissioner Marissa Perez. Our other two commissioners, Jason Willie and Subur How were unable to be with us this evening. We're also joined by two exceptional leaders who help us who are helping us with presenting the night's awards. Dr. Frank Omos, our executive director of classified personnel, as well as Dr. Shante Knox, our executive director of certificated
007personnel. I'd also like to extend a warm welcome to all of our school and district administrators, managers, and site leaders. They're seated over here by our honores. Can all of you stand up, please? All of our principles, managers, assistant principles. Thank you for all the work that you do. I'd also like to recognize our labor partners joining us this evening from CSEA. She's giving me the look. Joining us from CSEA is our CSEA president, Michelle Quay. I believe CSEA has some members of his executive board with uh with them here tonight. Can all of you stand up, please? Our executive board members from CSEA. Yay. Fantastic. Also representing BTA Belefflower Teachers Association is President Carrie McDaniel. Where is Carrie? And Carrie, do you have some Eboard members here as well? Okay. also representing our amazing
008families as well. Um, also representing our amazing families, please welcome Belfflower PTA Council President, Linda Morgan. Where's Linda? Thank you all for being here. To officially help us begin this evening's celebration, I'm honored to welcome someone who represents the collective voice and vision of our board of education. Please join join me in welcoming board president Amy Stewart. So, now that I'm president, I get to put my colleagues on the spot. If you guys will join me up here, please, because we are a collective team, so I want them to come up as well. And I'm really fast with my speeches. Um, sometimes I hate when people just stand up there and talk and talk and you're like, let's get to the good stuff, which is our teachers and our support staff. And I just want
009to say thank you so much for everything that you guys do. I appreciate you guys. We all do. And I also want to give my board members um a chance just to say something very quick because again we are such a team and we're thankful for our team here in Belfar Unified. So President or Vice President Garza, good evening everyone. Thank you for being here and thank you for everything you do for our kids day in and day out. It's um an honor to be here tonight giving you these awards. Thank you. So, unlike President Stewart, I'm one of those people that will just keep talking and talking. So, now you got me. Uh, no, I just want to say thank everyone for being here. Let's give one round of applause for Deputy Superintendent uh
010Ryan. He he did a lot of work in this. Thank you all for being here and I look forward to seeing uh the night uh unfold. Thank you so much. We appreciate you guys all. Thank you, President Stewart. Now, please join me in welcoming our interim superintendent, a dedicated leader and champion of our students and staff, Miss Lisa Azavo. Good evening. Thank you all for joining us. This is a very special night. As was shared with you earlier, the star awards are our first star awards. So, our awardees tonight are very special in that they are starting this tradition for our district. So, thank you all for joining and congratulations to all of our recipients. So, again, it's an honor tonight as we recognize this in exceptional group of individuals, our teachers of the year
011from each school site and our classified employees of the year representing a variety of essential roles in our district. Tonight is about more than awards. It's about celebrating the people who make our schools a special place for our students, our staff, and our community. Our star teachers of the year are not only curriculum experts, their mentors, their motivators. They're a steady source of support for our students and their behavioral and mental well-being. They create safe and engaging learning environments, guiding students not just academically, but emotionally, helping them grow into confident and capable young people. Our star classified employees of the year are the pillars of our district. From the moment students step onto a bus, walk into a clean, safe classroom, use new technology supports, enjoy a nutritious meal, or receive help in the office.
012Their care and commitment are what keep everything running smoothly. Each of tonight's honores is more than a standout in their role. They're a model employee. They exemplify the very best of BSD. You all, all of the recipients set the standard for excellence and you inspire others, including myself, to serve with the same heart, professionalism, and dedication that you bring to work every day. Together, we are unified in purpose, working hand in hand to support the needs of our students and our greater community. We collaborate across roles and responsibilities to ensure that every student graduates college and career ready, equipped with the ability to think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, and demonstrate resilience, which is really important. We aim to nurture lifelong learners who are not only academically prepared, but are also ethical, responsible citizens who
013will contribute meaningfully to their communities and the world around them. On behalf of our administrative team, thank you for your extraordinary service. We're deeply proud to honor and celebrate you all tonight. I'd like to thank Dr. Smith, Dr. Knox, and Dr. Almo for organizing and providing us this special celebration. Thank you so much. Let's give them a round of applause. I'd like to thank Mayfair for hosting. I know our principal, Mr. Diaz, is up there. Thank you for hosting the event. I'd like to thank food services for providing us treats and our support staff for their assistance setting up the venue. Again, congratulations to all of our retirees. I'm sorry. And recogn that turned out terrible. Let me redo that. Congratulations to all of our honores. Obviously, we've got some other things on my mind.
014So, thank you. Congratulations. You can tell our interim superintendent is looking forward to the retirement social in a month. Thank you. Thank you so much, Mrs. Aivdo. Now, it's time to begin the heart of our program, celebrating the remarkable individuals who serve our students every day. To begin our recognitions, please welcome Dr. Frankos, executive director of the classified personnel commission, who will introduce our 2025 classified employees of the year. Welcome, Dr. Oh, what a great turnout. My jokes are not always funny, but okay. All right. All right. Well, good evening, distinguished school board members, personnel commissioners, um, commissioner, interim superintendent, cabinet members, honored guests and families and friends. It is my profound honor to welcome you to our classwide employee of the year awards, celebrating the extraordinary professionals who form the foundation of our community
015that nurtures and enriches our students each and every day. Our classified staff represents the bedrock of our educational mission. Working handinand with all educational partners to elevate student growth and achievement. With unwavering dedication, they transform challenges into opportunities and build vital bridges between our classrooms and homes. Each honorary today, I mean each honore tonight emerged from an extensive selection process that began with nominations from across our district followed by careful review from our panel alongside recommendations from leadership to ensure we recognize excellence in all areas of service. In fact, if you are here with your principal and you were nominated at your school side, go ahead and stand up. Stand up. And I want to at least have you recognized as part of this program. If you're here with your principal, stand up. And if
016not, it's okay. Sit down. You could just stay remain seated. Okay? It's okay. But please stand up. Thank you. This is your day. It's special. I have so many friends and family. I mean, it's time to really take joy of this moment. So tonight we honor these exceptional individuals across eight distinctive categories from clerical services to transportation services. Together we standi unite I mean unified in purpose. And now it is my privilege to announce our first classified employee of the year who exemplifies excellence in their respective category at Los Flores Academy. Our honory transcends her role daily. Teachers call her a co-teer. Parents see her as their children's school mom. Students at all levels seek her guidance. I'm proud to announce that our upcoming an honore has advanced our county has also advanced as our
017county nominee to the state competition for California classified employee of the year. It is my honor to present our par profofessional of the year, Stacy Abrego. Transforming classrooms into communities and challenges into opportunities, the heart and soul of Los Flores. Congratulations, Stacy. Please stick around for a moment and shake hands. Shake hands with our board or commissioner as well and cabinet. We're going to take a picture. So, Congratulations. In every great school, there's someone who keeps the heart of heart beating. For nearly nine years, this remarkable professional has been Ernie Pile's calm center, handling crisis with composure while making every student feel seen." Unquote. This the kids mean the kids mean a lot to me. She says, "I'm always proud to announce that our upcoming anonies has also advanced as our county nominee for the
018state competition for California classified employee of the year. It is my honor to present our clerical services employee of the year, Glattis Auelawa, where warmth, wisdom, and unwavering dedication meet to make every child feel valued. Congratulations, Glattus. Following his father's footsteps as a distinguished district employee, Dennis carries on a legacy of excellence that spans generations of services to our schools. Commuting 60 miles daily for three decades, Dennis Coleman rose from custodian to become our trusted locksmith. With keys to every door and a perpetual smile, he responds to emergencies without complaint and secures our schools with uh with unwavering dedication. Please join me in honoring our skilled trades employee of the year, Dennis Coleman. [Music] Okay. Congratulations, Dennis. Our next honore arrives before dawn, creating a legendary challenge for supervisors who try and fail to beat
019him to work. That's what Patrick told me. For 35 years, his meticulous inspections ensure student safety while his unwavering joy inspires everyone around him. It is my honor to present our transportation services employee of the year, Gary Kpand. I'm so sorry. Gat Pandaban, I'm sorry. Gat Pandan Gat Pandan. Sorry. I practiced so much yesterday. I'm so sorry. Gary, please come to the front and get your award. First to arrive, first in safety, first in our hearts. A really good front. I'll make it up. I'll make it up. Got it. Congratulations, Gary. Our next awardee has served as a campus guardian for over 30 years. Students light up at his approach. Colleagues admire him and his impact extends from security to coaching. Please welcome a true district legend and our and our security services employee of
020the year, Woody Grayson. building champions on the field and guardians of safety in the hallways. A legendary presence in our community Congratulations, Woody. We next honor a technological guardian who has shaped our district for 27 years. with precision and patience. He transforms obstacles into opportunities while mentoring colleagues. His legacy transcends technology to profoundly impact the lives of everyone he has guided and supported. Please join me in celebrating our technical services employee of the year, Louise Lopez. [Music] Transforming technology challenges into educational opportunity for 27 years. One cable, one connection, one colleague at a time. Congratulations, Louise Lopez. We next honor a truly exceptional member of our district family. Oh, we have quite of a cheer crowd here. Um, before dawn, she's already creating immaculate spaces where learning flourishes. With her legendary, I got this approach.
021She transforms challenges into solutions. Students say, "We're going to help Miss Selena." While teachers trust her with their most challenging situations. "This is my house," she says. Everything has to be perfect for them to be happy. I'm so proud to announce that Selena has also will be advancing as our county nominee for the state competition for California classified employee of the year. I'm honored to present this award to our custodian services employee of the year, Selena Lopez Padilla. who is truly making every day magical. A home within our halls and hope within our hope. Congratulations, [Music] Selena. Our next awardee transforms cafeterias into heaven havens of care. With perfect attendance, she ensures no child goes hungry, rushing to fill staffing gaps at a moment's notice. When students need food, she simply says, "Send them to
022the kitchen." Please welcome our nutrition services employee of the year, Martha Orm. Nourishing bodies, hearts, and minds. Always ready to serve no matter the hour. congratulations Martha. Now we'll be transitioning to teachers of the year. So I am so honored to announce Dr. Shante Knox who is our executive director of instructional personnel services. Give a round of applause. Well, good evening everyone. My name is Dr. Shante Knox and I am the executive director of human resources. This year we implemented a new process for selecting the teacher of the year and we did it for each teacher at a at each a teacher at each school and we also did the process for the district teacher of the year. This year the principles invited their teachers to select the teacher they felt best exemplified a teacher
023of the year for their site. The teachers were voted on by their own peers. Each school submitted their teacher of the year selection to our office. We then invited the teachers to submit an essay highlighting their contributions, a short autobiographical sketch, and a resume. At the district level, we formed a district teacher of the year committee, which was made up of teachers, principles, and district leaders. The district teacher of the year committee reviewed each applicant and discussed their contributions with the hope of finding our district teacher of the year. And we did. After two meetings and discussions, the district teacher of the year panel then voted to select the district teacher of the year who will represent Belfflower Unified School District as a LEO competition. But before we get to the district teacher of the
024year, let's recognize our teachers of the year from each of our schools. We start off with a teacher of the year from the adult transition center, Mr. Gilbert Gavara. And as he's coming up, I'm going to read a selection from his essay. My adult transition class is designed to support young adults with disabilities and help them to develop daily living skills, vocational abilities, and independence for all settings. In 2018, I had a student who was diagnosed with autism. He possessed severe maladaptive behaviors. As his teacher, I learned his triggers and built a bond with him. He learned to trust me and I learned the same. I designed a daily routine for him. I would ensure I primed him for any upcoming changes such as fire drills. I would greet him daily and accompany him to
025to the bus and to the classroom. As our walks increased, we began to communicate more. I would give him challenging schoolwork and steadily his behaviors declined. I gave him trust, time, and dedication. On his last year, I was able to take him on a bus to the pike where we hung around his friends enjoying the ocean breeze and scenery. This was my most significant contribution and accomplishment within my profession as an educational specialist. Next, we have Anna Costa, the teacher. [Applause] The teacher of the year for Albert Baxter is Anacosta. Principal Eddie Cruz had the following to say about Miss Costa. Miss Costa is an outstanding educator whose ability to create collaborative and creative lessons for her fifth grade students sets her apart. She designs lessons that engage and inspire her students, fostering a love
026of learning while encouraging teamwork and critical thinking. Her exceptional classroom management skills ensured a structured and positive classroom environment where all students feel safe, supported, and ready to succeed. Her dedication, passion for teaching, and unwavering commitment to her students makes her an exceptional candidate for teacher of the year. The teacher of the year for Belfflower Middle School is Sarah Shusler. In her teacher of the year essay, she said the following. I have been a forensic science teacher at Belfflower Middle School for nine years. I am thrilled to share a glimpse into my forensic science classroom where every day is an exciting investigation into the world of science, problem solving, and critical thinking. Being a student in my class means diving into the fascinating world of forensic science, where every lesson feels like a new mystery
027to solve, and students are the detectives. I take great pride in creating a classroom environment where every student, regardless of their learning style or ability, can thrive. One particularly memorable teaching moment came during a mock crime scene investigation. Students were tasked with analyzing physical evidence, everything from hair samples to blood spatter patterns. At first, the class struggled to interpret the clues and identify the suspect. But through teamwork, critical discussions, and revisiting their observations, they eventually cracked the case. It was incredible to see the transformation from uncertainty to confidence. This moment demonstrated how a supportive, inclusive classroom environment changes [Applause] everything. The teacher of the year from Craig Williams is Kelly Sevezma. From her essay, she writes, "My name is Kelly Svesma, and I have been teaching at Craig Williams for over 25 years. It is
028an honor to have been selected by my peers to complete to compete for the district teacher of the year award. I became a teacher because I always love school and my teachers. My teachers were my role models. My heart is in the classroom with my students, giving my best to them, being a warm demander who pushes them to work hard and be kind and respectful, and creating a safe, engaging learning environment are my greatest accomplishments. [Applause] The teacher of the year for Ernie Pile Elementary is Georgina [Applause] Saman. She writes, "As a sixth grade teacher, I take my role very seriously in preparing students for middle school. My goal is to prepare them for the challenge and the expectation to come in both school and in life. I'm always looking for ways to change my
029lessons, adapt them to new needs, incorporate my strategies that I learn, and give students feedback. I, just like my students, am a work in progress. The teacher of the year from Steven Foster is Heather Greenwood. As a sixth grade teacher, I take my role very seriously. My role is preparing the students for middle school. My goal is to prepare them for the challenges and the expectation that will the expectation to come that will come in both school and in life. I'm always looking for ways to change my lessons, adapt them to the new needs, incorporate new strategies that I learn, and ask students for their feedback to help them continue to grow. I love my students. [Applause] The teacher of the year from the intensive learning center is Laura Estrada. I currently [Applause] teach I
030currently teach kindergarten dual immersion. This career is not about just teaching and learning and being recognized for the hard work that we put in every single day. Sometimes challenges will arise, but teachers are to make sure they turn these challenging moments into valuable lessons and experiences for our students. Jace, one of my students birthday was coming up. His mom shared that he asked that she asked him what he wanted to do for his birthday and he said, "I don't know, but just don't take me out of school. I want to be at school because my estro estrada my estra estrada makes you feel special on your birthday. I don't want to miss that. I don't want to miss her. I'm even going to get a special crown during morning circle. My greatest contribution has been
031building community. In addition to teaching, I have learned to be a team player and a mentor for incoming teachers. I make myself available to guide, support, and encourage new teachers. My door is always [Applause] open. The teacher of the year for Los Flores is Uniki. Unkaha. Anukica. Thank you. And I spelled it out phonetically. Anukica [Music] Vie. It is an honor to have been selected and nominated by my peers as the Los Flores teacher of the year. For as long as I can remember, I have planned on being a teacher when I grew up. I often found myself working with the younger children at church events or at family activities. And I truly enjoyed working with them. I knew that teaching was what I was meant to do. I am continually learning newfound knowledge and
032participating in professional growth opportunities so that I can refine my instructional practices and share this knowledge with my council. Beyond the classroom, I am a member of the PBIS community, a K through three instructional leader, a member of school site council, and I lead parent workshops. I'm looking forward to continuing my teaching journey and having a positive [Applause] impact. The teacher of the year from Esther Lindström is Helena Chong. I am honored and humbled to have been selected as the Esther the Esther Lindström teacher of the year with 28 years of experience in BSD. One of the most memorable teaching moments in my career happened last year. I had two I had a student who couldn't read at the beginning of the year. She couldn't recognize simple sight words and was shy about speaking in
033class. She received intervention every morning for 30 minutes, attended after school tutoring, and worked on phenemic awareness and explicit phonics instruction. By early spring, it all clicked. She improved to the second percentile on the NWEA, nearly reaching grade level. This breakthrough reinforce the importance of perseverance and individual attention. With the right support and encouragement, students can thrive. [Applause] Okay, next let's celebrate Cindy Weekes. Um, she she is an extraordinary educator who tirelessly supports her students, families, and community while fostering inclusivity, making every student feel valued and loved. The teacher of the year from Mayfair High School is Thomas [Applause] Phillips. From his essay, he wrote, "My name is Mr. Phillips and I teach instrumental music from Mayfair High School. For 36 years, my classes have been taught in the same way by creating relationships with
034my students where music is so powerful that everyone becomes dedicated to achieving the goal of working towards a great performance. And from his principal, Mr. Diaz, he writes the following to say about Mr. Phillips. Mr. Phillips is a vital part of the Mayfair community, dedicating 36 years to the instrumental music programs, developing superior bands and orchestras, creating the 605 All-Star Band for the Rose Parade, and organizing successful events that inspire thousands of students while instilling a lasting passion for music. The teacher of the year from Ramona Elementary is Kathy Gernie. The following are comments from her essay. Oh, actually from her fellow educators. Kathy is well loved by students and colleagues alike. She is dedicated. She is the most educ dedicated educator who is student centered. She goes above and beyond to identify students needs
035and enact an actual plan. Not only does she hold her students accountable to high academic standards, but she cares about the students as a whole. She puts a whole lot of time and energy into building relationships and showing them that she cares about them. Kathy is the heart and soul of elementary education. Her unwavering commitment, education, and love, and her lifelong investment in the growth and success of children make her an undeniable choice for teacher of the year. [Applause] The teacher of the year from Somerset High School is Mark Johnson. His principal role. Mark is a dedicated educator at Somerset who inspires others through his commitment to student his commitment to students, their care, organizing field trips and events, and serving as a union representative, making him a deserving candidate for teacher of the year.
036We have another special award from Somerset High School. Each year, the California Continuation Education Association, region number two, selects one teacher from the entire region who exemplifies exceptional leadership, commitment to student success, and community involvement. This year, our very own Elizabeth Egan was selected as the CCA teacher of the year. Congratulations. The USD celebrates you for your achievement. The teacher of the year from Thomas Jefferson Elementary is Amanda Wayas. [Applause] She wrote, "I am honored to be chosen as the teacher of the year at my amazing school site. One of my proudest accomplishment has been my work with my school's student success team. I am deeply invested in ensuring we have strong processes and procedures to support students, teachers, and families facing academic challenges. Teaching for me isn't about just one big successful moment. It
037is about all the little moments that happen all week long when students have small breakthroughs and epiphies about their own learning. Watching them reach their goals and the sense of accomplishment that pulls their ch that makes them pull their shoulders back and lift their chins. This is what I love. I love being a part of those moments. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] The teacher of the year from Washington Elementary is Lindsay Hunt. She wrote, "Ever since I was young, I've known I wanted to be a teacher. Being a teacher is more than just a job title. It is a responsibility that I have had the pleasure of doing. I am more than just a teacher. I am a confident cheerleader, parent, friend, counselor, protector, and so much more." Let's give her a hand. [Applause] C can we
038give all of our honores a big huge round of [Applause] applause? What a tremendous group. And now I have the pleasure and the honor of announcing the two individuals who have been selected as this year's district teacher of the year and district classified employee of the year. These honores were selected from among tonight's incredible group of site level re recipients and district recipients each of whom is already welld deserving of the highest recognition. Let's begin with our district teacher of the year. Make sure I have the right envelope. I have no idea. Please join me in congratulating BUSD teacher of the year, Tom Phillips. [Applause] Congratulations, Tom. And now for our district classified employee of the year. Once again, the name is right here in this envelope. And the 2025 Bellflower Unified School District classified
039employee of the year is Selena Lopez Padilla. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Congratulations to both of you and congratulations also to all of tonight's honores as we bring tonight's celebration to a close. I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to everyone who made this event possible. First off, thank you very much to both Dr. Shante Knox and Dr. Frankos for their leadership and support and making this vision a reality. I'd also like to thank our incredible public information officer, Miss Esmeralda Sisneros. She did the programs and the presentation uh made it beautiful. Thank you for that. Also, I'd like to thank our host, Mayfair Principal, Shawn Diaz, and his team for graciously hosting us. Well done. Our director of maintenance, operations, and transportation, Patrick Turner, and his entire team for the setup. Thank you everybody for this.
040I'd also like to thank our entire IT team. Where's our IT team? They made the sound, the live stream, the video. Well done, everybody. And we will have a video available for everybody as well. So, we'll make sure that everybody receives that. We'll post it on our website. And finally, I'd also like to thank our incredible personnel services staff, Adriana Cervantes, Anna Oagera, Carol Whiting, Yolanda Gross, Elizabeth Garcia, Esther Bryant, and Sandy Baron for all of their hard work in bringing this event to life as well behind the scenes. Thank you [Applause] everybody. Finally, to our honores, congratulations. You are the spectacular, terrific, amazing, and remarkable stars of the Bellflower Unified School District. Thank you all. Thank you everyone for coming. Have a wonderful evening. And if our award or if our honores can come
041up, we'd love to do a picture with the board and everybody together. Uh please come on down honores for some final pictures. Thank you everybody. [Music]