North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District — Transcript
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Community Education and Support Programs
Importance of Collaboration and Volunteerism
Betty Jane Hat Community Service Award Recognition
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Presentation of Betty Jane Hat Community Service Award to Sylvia Knott
Sylvia Knott's acceptance speech for the Betty Jane Hat Community Service Award. She provided background on her 20-25 years in the district, her advocacy for the 622 Education Foundation and its programs (Angel Fund, Award of Excellence), and her contributions through the Community Advisory Board and Community Ed Department, which include initiatives like backpack programs, coat drives, and prom dress giveaways. She stressed the importance of collaboration and volunteerism, concluding with a heartfelt expression of honor for the award and comparison to Betty Jane Hat's legacy.
Notable Quotes (3)
I'm involved and advocate for um the 622 Education Foundation um which primarily is an organization that supports um families and students in our district.
Collaboration for me is one of my favorite words if you can collaborate with people um you can go so much further it's just really important because we aren't we don't walk alone in this world.
The Betty Jane hat community service award is presented to an individual who demonstrates the same passion for our district around education volunteerism and community service that our BJ had oh it almost made me cry because I knew BJ and I knew I mean the idea that I would be compared to her is just like H heartwarming so to be uh in that category...