Evaluate and further define our recognition program for School Food Service employees - ongoing
School Food Service established several new recognition awards this year including: The Juggler Award, Humanitarian Award, 100% Club Award, School Involvement Award and Rookie of the Year Award. We also, for the second year in a row gave Benchmark Awards in Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum categories. The following School Food Service Managers were recognized at the August 9, 2012 In-Service for accomplishments during the 2011-2012 school year.
- default_titleMargaret Hughart – Cholee Lake Elementary
Assisted a child that passed out on the serving line. - default_titleJennifer Beck – Lantana Middle
Jennifer became aware of a student who was being bullied for his lunch money. She notified the school police and now continues to monitor those students involved in order to prevent future problems. - default_titleBeverly Roker – Wellington Landings Middle
Beverly and one of her employees, Patty, were approached by a teacher wanting to do something nice for a student who was having adjustment issues. It was the student’s birthday and they decided to sing Happy Birthday to him (Patty, the teacher, Officer Bob, and Beverly). The student was very moved by the effort and displayed positive behavior at the school from that point on. - default_titleAngela Dixon – Osceola Creek Middle
Angela was made aware of a situation by her principal; a student was having a lot of issues both at school and at home. Angela decided to do something to make his winter holiday special. She purchased clothing and gave him a special card with heartfelt words, money and signed it. Angela also helped a mother who made it known she needed assistance with clothes and food for herself and her two daughters. Angela also signed a card with encouraging words. - Show More
- Ginny Krukowski – Marsh Pointe Elementary Ginny worked with her Physical Education Teacher to participate in the Fuel Up To Play 60 Program. Ginny volunteered to get “Slimed” by those students who met their fitness and nutrition goals.
- Mary Lynn Regan – Jerry Thomas ElementaryMary Lynn created OrganWise Guys presentations for her Kindergarten and 1st grade students. Mary Lynn worked with administration to have the daily menu broadcast over the school television network. As an additional accomplishment, she starred on the school's television network to educate students on Offer vs. Serve.
- Jackie Bradbury – Barton ElementaryJackie had the Sheriff’s Department come in for breakfast to assist in serving the students. The Officers looked forward to greeting the students and having the students get to know them as people they can trust. It was a great opportunity for the officers to bond with the smallest members of their community.
- Kristine Galganski – Pierce Hammock ElementaryKristine is very active in her school community. She joined the after school club and worked with a group of 20 students that helped with recycling. Kristine also volunteered to read a Dr. Seuss book to 1st grade students on Dr. Seuss Day.
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Irene Fenoy – Woodlands Middle
Developed and acted with staff in a video to promote the next day’s menu.
Developed and acted with staff in a video to promote the next day’s menu.
Jason Innes – Manatee Elementary
Jason was a new manager this year who went above expectations to promote his program and get involved in the school. He participated in School Wellness, Swim Committee, Safety meetings, Fuel Up To Play 60, an evening Health Fair, and two OrganWise Guys events. He supports the school's Wellness Champion.
Jason was a new manager this year who went above expectations to promote his program and get involved in the school. He participated in School Wellness, Swim Committee, Safety meetings, Fuel Up To Play 60, an evening Health Fair, and two OrganWise Guys events. He supports the school's Wellness Champion.
These managers received 100% on all of their annual reviews that were conducted by their Field Specialist: onsite review, both cash controls, National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and Safety and Sanitation reviews. The 15 managers recognized were:
- default_titleJanice Badone, William T. Dwyer High
- default_titleKathy Belcourt, Royal Palm Beach Elementary
- default_titleDenise Canavan, Melaleuca Elementary
- default_titleDiana Crowell, Wynnebrook Elementary
- default_titleMary DeVito, Crosspointe Elementary
- default_titleLisa D’uva, Pine Jog Elementary
- default_titleDoris Kinney, Atlantic High
- default_titleDonna MacDonald, Royal Palm Beach High
- default_titleShawn Martinez, Emerald Cove Middle
- default_titlePaula Ramirez, Westgate Elementary
- default_titleElissa Skolonik-Koronec, Lake Worth High
- default_titleNannette Sweeting, Everglades Elementary
- default_titleDeborah White, Glades Central High
- default_titleJoanne Zotos, Grassy Waters Elementary
- default_titleChristina Simmons, Freedom Shores Elementary
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Receiving 100% on these reviews shows the managers ability to train staff, organize paperwork, remain accountable, follow procedures and meet the guidelines set forth by the USDA for the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and the After School Snack Program.
Three managers were recognized for pursuing and completing their higher education degrees.
- default_titleNatalie O’Neal, Hidden Oaks Elementary – A.A. Degree
- default_titleBob Gold, BAK Middle School of the Arts – Bachelor’s Degree
- default_title Judy Lohmann, S.D. Spady Elementary – Bachelor’s Degree
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Two managers were recognized for managing eight (8) or more programs at their school.
- default_titleMichele Kalsbeck – Gove Elementary – School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Afterschool Reimbursable Snack Program, 5 tutoring Snack Programs, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Charter School Breakfast, Lunch and Reimbursable Snack Program. Organized breakfast for Saturday morning tutoring. Worked with the Physical Education Teacher to secure a grant from Fuel up to Play 60.
- default_titleWanda Cochrane – Pahokee Elementary – School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Afterschool Reimbursable Snack Program, 5 tutoring snack programs, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Charter School Breakfast, Lunch and Reimbursable Snack Program.
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Bronze Award:
Bronze medals were awarded to managers who met 4 of the 6 benchmarks.
Jupiter Elementary School
Lake Park Elementary School
John. F. Kennedy Middle School
Roosevelt Middle School
West Gate Elementary School
Forest Hill High School
Berkshire Elementary School
Palm Springs Community Middle School
Plumosa School of the Arts
J.C. Mitchell Elementary School
West Riviera Elementary School
Hagen Road Elementary School
D.D. Eisenhower Elementary School
Congress Middle School
Jupiter Middle School
Loggers Run Middle School
Christa McAuliffe Middle School
Banyan Creek Elementary School
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School
Watson B. Duncan Middle School
Omni Middle School
Citrus Cove Elementary School
Hammock Pointe Elementary School
Egret Lake Elementary School
Lake Worth Middle School
Manatee Elementary School
Pioneer Park Elementary School
South Grade Elementary School
Coral Reef Elementary School
Polo Park Middle School
Independence Middle School
Freedom Shores Elementary School
Jeaga Middle School
Royal Palm Beach Elementary School
Pierce Hammock Elementary School
Diamond View Elementary School
Elbridge Gale Elementary School
Gold Award:
Gold medals were awarded to managers who met all 6 benchmarks.
L.C. Swain Middle School
Lantana Middle School
South Tech High
Woodlands Middle School
Royal Palm Beach High School
Village Academy
Osceola Creek Middle School
Emerald Cove Middle School
Seminole Ridge Community High School
Bronze medals were awarded to managers who met 4 of the 6 benchmarks.
Jupiter Elementary School
Lake Park Elementary School
John. F. Kennedy Middle School
Roosevelt Middle School
West Gate Elementary School
Forest Hill High School
Berkshire Elementary School
Palm Springs Community Middle School
Plumosa School of the Arts
J.C. Mitchell Elementary School
West Riviera Elementary School
Hagen Road Elementary School
D.D. Eisenhower Elementary School
Congress Middle School
Jupiter Middle School
Loggers Run Middle School
Christa McAuliffe Middle School
Banyan Creek Elementary School
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School
Watson B. Duncan Middle School
Omni Middle School
Citrus Cove Elementary School
Hammock Pointe Elementary School
Egret Lake Elementary School
Lake Worth Middle School
Manatee Elementary School
Pioneer Park Elementary School
South Grade Elementary School
Coral Reef Elementary School
Polo Park Middle School
Independence Middle School
Freedom Shores Elementary School
Jeaga Middle School
Royal Palm Beach Elementary School
Pierce Hammock Elementary School
Diamond View Elementary School
Elbridge Gale Elementary School
Gold Award:
Gold medals were awarded to managers who met all 6 benchmarks.
L.C. Swain Middle School
Lantana Middle School
South Tech High
Woodlands Middle School
Royal Palm Beach High School
Village Academy
Osceola Creek Middle School
Emerald Cove Middle School
Seminole Ridge Community High School
Silver Award:
Silver medals were awarded to managers who met 5 of the 6 benchmarks.
Everglades Elementary School
Washington Elementary School
Conniston Middle School
Lake Worth High School
Lake Shore Middle School
John I. Leonard High School
Palm Beach Gardens High School
Wynnebrook Elementary School
Spanish River High School
Crestwood Middle School
Wellington Landings Middle School
Palm Beach Lakes High School
Liberty Park Elementary School
Cypress Trails Elementary School
Wellington High School
Western Pines Middle School
Odyssey Middle School
Palm Beach Central High School
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School
Tradewinds Middle School
West Boca Raton High School
Platinum Award:
Platninum medals were awarded to schools who were the best of the gold medal winners
Village Academy (2)
Osceola Creek
Royal Palm Beach High (2)
LC Swain Middle
Silver medals were awarded to managers who met 5 of the 6 benchmarks.
Everglades Elementary School
Washington Elementary School
Conniston Middle School
Lake Worth High School
Lake Shore Middle School
John I. Leonard High School
Palm Beach Gardens High School
Wynnebrook Elementary School
Spanish River High School
Crestwood Middle School
Wellington Landings Middle School
Palm Beach Lakes High School
Liberty Park Elementary School
Cypress Trails Elementary School
Wellington High School
Western Pines Middle School
Odyssey Middle School
Palm Beach Central High School
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School
Tradewinds Middle School
West Boca Raton High School
Platinum Award:
Platninum medals were awarded to schools who were the best of the gold medal winners
Village Academy (2)
Osceola Creek
Royal Palm Beach High (2)
LC Swain Middle
2013 School Food Service Recognition Program
This year we implemented a recognition award for the central office support staff. At the end of the 2011-2012 school year ballots were passed out to all School Food Service Managers at the last area meeting. Each manager was asked to select one support employee who they felt provided the best customer service during the year. The ballots were returned to the office and tallied. Below are the recipients of the Support Employees of the Year Award for the 2011-2012 school year.
1st Place Support Employee of the Year
Joe Hinkofer
2nd Place Support Employee of the Year
Carol Entress
3rd Place Support Employee of the Year
Javier Torres
Honorable Mention:
Alexander Nikolis
Robyn Riley
Vickie Deskin
