Values in Action Awards Program

Overview

The Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and community engagement. As part of this commitment, the DJUSD is proud to introduce the Values In Action Award Program, aimed at regularly celebrating individuals and entities within the DJUSD community who have made outstanding contributions and to honor those who have "gone above and beyond" to support and enhance the work of promoting the fulfillment of our Strategic Plan and DJUSD Graduate Profile. This program seeks to recognize the efforts of students, staff, parents/guardians/caregivers, and community partners in advancing the core values and goals of the DJUSD.

Nomination Form

November 2024 - Nomination deadline is November 15, 2024

The Values In Action Awards Program encompasses five distinct categories for nominations:

Students (sub-categories: Tk-6, grades 7-9, grades 10-12)
Classified Staff - includes maintenance/custodial personnel, food service staff, paraprofessionals, administrative assistants and other support staff
Certificated Staff - includes teachers, counselors, nurses, psychologists, and other licensed school service personnel, district-level administrators, principals or other administrators
Parents, guardians and caregivers
Community Partners - includes groups or partnerships that work with our schools or students

The nomination process for the Values In Action Awards occurs three times a year, providing ample opportunities for recognition. Nominations are accepted in November, February and April of each calendar year.

2024-2025 Schedule

November 2024 Nomination
Nomination Deadline: November 15, 2024
November Awards announced: December 6, 2024
Tentative Board of Education Meeting recognition date: December 19, 2024

February 2025 Nomination
Nomination Deadline: February 14, 2025
February Awards announced: February 28, 2025
Tentative Board of Education Meeting recognition date: March 6, 2025

April 2025 Nomination
Nomination Deadline: April 18, 2025
April Awards announced May 2, 2025
Tentative Board of Education Meeting recognition date: May 15, 2025

DJUSD Values in Action Awards are given to individuals/organizations embodying the shared values of the Davis Joint Unified School District and demonstrating outstanding efforts that celebrate:

Criterion 1: The cultural contributions and identities in our school communities.

OR

Criterion 2: The work of our DJUSD 2023-2028 Strategic Plan and the 4 Goals for Student Success.

Goal #1 - Well-being and Belonging: Contributions to creating a positive and inclusive school community where every student feels a sense of belonging and is supported in their social-emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

Goal #2 - Equitable Access and Opportunity: Efforts to ensure that every student has equitable access to resources, support systems, and experiences necessary to address opportunity gaps and achieve academic and personal milestones.

Goal #3 - Engagement and Continuous Academic Growth: Initiatives that promote student engagement, goal-setting, acquisition of foundational skills, and ongoing academic growth toward realizing their full potential.

Goal #4 - Confident Graduates, Prepared for Life: Contributions to preparing every graduate for post-secondary life through diverse learning experiences and the acquisition of competencies outlined in the DJUSD Graduate Profile.

Any DJUSD employee, student, parent/guardian, community member, or organization is eligible to submit nominations. However, self-nominations and anonymous nominations are not accepted to ensure the integrity of the selection process. Violation of District policy or procedure may lead to disqualification.

Nominations can be submitted through online nomination forms available on the DJUSD Values In Action Awards website. The deadline for submissions will be communicated in advance for each nomination cycle.

The DJUSD Values In Action Awards Committee is responsible for selecting recipients from the pool of nominations. This committee is composed of representatives from district administration, a board member and two student representatives.

Conclusion

The Values In Action Awards Program reflects DJUSD's dedication to acknowledging and celebrating the outstanding contributions of individuals and entities within our community. Through this program, we honor those who embody our shared values and demonstrate a commitment to the success and well-being of all students. By recognizing excellence, we inspire continued collaboration and collective efforts toward achieving our strategic goals and nurturing a thriving learning environment within the DJUSD.

Learn about our Award Recipients

Winners in any and all categories for each award cycle will be recognized and presented with an award at a Board of Education meeting and their name will be posted on the Values In Action Awards Program website.