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Orcutt Union School District

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#WeAreOrcutt

#WeAreOrcutt Employee Recognition

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Orcutt Union School District has amazing employees who consistently go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our students and schools.

We are committed to recognizing our employees for their many contributions to our district. We invite you to nominate a staff member or team who you feel is deserving of recognition and who exemplifies what it means to be #WeAreOrcutt.

Nominate an OUSD Employee/Team

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Julie Payne
(805) 938-8907
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  • Please nominate an OUSD Employee or Team who exemplifies achievements or efforts in one or more of the following areas:

    1. Puts others first.
    2. Goes above and beyond to make a difference in their role.
    3. Excels as a team player.
    4. Carries out each day with a positive and welcoming attitude and strong work ethic.
    5. Demonstrates innovation, leadership, or passion for the job.
    6. Enthusiastically supports the mission of Orcutt Union School District.
    7. Elevates the image of public education.
  • Any staff member that is currently employed. All employees are eligible to be nominated, including teachers, child care assistants, child care coordinators, bus drivers, business office staff, clerical support staff, community liaisons, custodians, food service employees, information technology employees, instructional aides, media specialists, maintenance employees, counselors, administration, and more.

    All eligible staff members and teams shall only be selected one time during the school year. 

    The nomination must be completed by someone other than the nominee (i.e., no self-nominations are eligible for consideration).

    Recipients will be selected by Board Members, the Superintendent, and members of the Superintendent’s Cabinet.

  • Those employees or teams who are selected for the #WeAreOrcutt Award will be recognized as follows:

    1. Appear on the OUSD district office digital billboard.
    2. Recognition on OUSD social media.
    3. Be introduced at a Board Meeting where the employee or team would receive the #WeAreOrcutt Award.
    4. Receive a celebratory meal.

2025-2026 Awards

November

November 2025.  Amanda Ramirez Special Education Teacher at Pine Grove

October

October 2025.  OUSD Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSA)

October

October 2025.  Susan McAlister Instructional Assistant at Orcutt Junior High

October

October 2025.  Ralph Dunlap 1st grade PLC Team

2024-2025 Awards

April

April 2025.  Junior High and High School Counselors

April

April 2025.  Jodie O'Leary Pine Grove Teacher

February

February 2025.  Stacey Lovell OAK-8 Teacher

February

February 2025.  Shauna Wilson OAK-8 Teacher

February

February 2025.  Mary Corez, Community Liaison at Joe Nightingale

February

February 2025.  Patterson Road 5th Grade PLC Team

October

October 2024.  Lakeview Junior High Science PLC Team

September

September 2024. School Site Office Managers

2023-2024 Awards

May

May 2024 Olga Reed/OAK8 Hourly Certificated Team

April

April 2024.  Ralph Dunlap 4th grade.  Sheri Morris and Erica Phillips

February

February 2024.  Joe Nightingale 5th grade PLC Team

January

January 2024.  Valeria Ramirez-Gomez BCBA

January

January 2024.  Cheryl Heisler Special Education Instructional Assistant

September

September 2023 award.  Media Specialists Team

2022-2023 Awards

May

May 2023.  Transportation Team