The Orcutt Union School District announced that its Transportation Department has been selected for the district’s inaugural “We Are Orcutt” award.
The transportation team, which includes school bus drivers, bus attendants and a coordinator, was chosen for the honor because of how, on multiple occasions this school year, it has mobilized at a moment’s notice to transport students home safely.
“Members of the Transportation Department are true professionals who can be counted on to put student safety first,” said Holly Edds, the district superintendent. “They also play an important role with our students. For many of our students, our bus drivers and bus attendants are the first smiling adult seen in the morning and the last before they get home.”
The “We Are Orcutt” award was launched this school year as a way to honor district employees and teams that go above and beyond for students and exemplify the district’s tagline of “Where a dedicated staff means kids come first.” Nominations can come from students, parents and staff.
Members of the Transportation Department were recognized at a meeting of the OUSD Board of Trustees on May 10.
