“Fostering Our Future” Awards
Nominations Now Open
Do you know someone who represents the best of the Yorkville CUSD 115 community? submit your nominations through february 14, 2020.
Each year we honor District 115 educators, staff, volunteers and community members that go above and beyond to support Y115. When you submit a nomination, you recognize that person for their efforts in support of the district and the students it serves.
A special recognition celebration for all those nominated and their supporters will be held on April 1, 2020 at kendall county fairgrounds.
“Fostering Our Future” Award Categories
Nominations are accepted in eight categories including the “Golden Fox Award” which honors a District 115 employee of the year. Supporting statements about the nominee from an administrator, colleague, parent, and/or a current or past student, will greatly enhance the submission.
Employee awards
Educator of the Year (Early Childhood through 6th Grade Certified Staff) - This award is open to any certified staff member who goes above and beyond the scope of their job description to improve the District, its students and its employees at the K-6 grade level.
Educator of the Year (7th Grade through Adult Education Certified Staff) - This award is open to any certified staff member who goes above and beyond the scope of their job description to improve the District, its students and its employees at the 7-12 grade level.
Rookie of the Year (Certified Staff) - This award is open to any certified staff member who has been an educator for five years or less. He or she goes above and beyond the scope of their job description. The nominee is not required to have been employed by Yorkville School District 115 for all five years.
Non-Certified Employee of the Year – This award is open to any non-certified staff who have gone above and beyond the scope of their job description. Examples of Non-Certified employees include: support staff, administrators, custodians and paraprofessional
Community Awards
2018 Spirit of the Fox Winner Jorge Ayala
Spirit of the Fox Award -This award recognizes any person who has shown outstanding dedication and commitment to the Yorkville CUSD 115 Community through participation or support in education, extracurricular activities, or in community events. This may include parents, alumni, teachers, or community members. This person embodies the fox spirit through their enthusiasm and passion for the district community.
Initiative of the Year -This award goes to an initiative or project that was innovative and produced positive results during the 2019-20 year. Project is open to both district employees and district partners. Examples include: Extended Learning Opportunities, Books for Breakfast program, extracurricular groups, etc.
Partner of the Year - This award recognizes any District 115 partner that has gone above and beyond in their District partnership. A partner can be either a volunteer organization or a business that has shown commitment and fulfills a need within the Yorkville education community. Examples include: Boosters, District committee/councils, businesses participating in Extended Learning Opportunities, and Parent-Teacher Organizations.
2019 Golden Fox Winner
Leslie Kressin
Circle Center Grade School
In their nomination of Mrs. Kressin, a parent wrote "We take whatever opportunities necessary to scream the praises of our district and moreover the educators that our children have encountered. This is only amplified with Mrs. Kressin. It takes a special teacher to not only instill a love of learning in her class, but also to foster important values like empathy, teamwork, and perseverance.According to one of her colleagues, “Leslie's energy and devotion to designing thoughtful, engaging learning experiences motivates her students to grow and to independently demonstrate their learning. She is excited, creative, and tireless. On many occasions, Leslie has reached out to peers and coaches evenings and weekends, full of passion about an upcoming project, ready to share and connect. She never stops thinking about how to make her students' experience better.”
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About the Selection Process
The nominations will be reviewed and screened by a committee comprised of representatives from Yorkville Schools, auxiliary groups, and community members. The review process will remove all names from the applications to strive for the highest levels of impartiality. The committee will determine the winners based upon nomination criteria. Nominees will be notified via a surprise announcement. They will also be invited to be Guests of Honor at the April "Fostering our Future" Awards where they will be recognized for their accomplishments.