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Press Release, California Department of Education, May 8, 2007

State Schools Chief Jack O'Connell Honors Classified School Employees

SACRAMENTO - State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell today acknowledged the outstanding contributions of all classified school employees nationwide and in California following the passage yesterday of House Resolution 376 at the nation's Capitol.

Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (D-Petaluma) sponsored HR 376 in recognition of the contributions of millions of classified school employees nationwide. The measure received unanimous support from the House of Representatives. California observes Classified School Employee Week the third week of May each year. This year the observance will be held May 20-26.

"California's 285,501 classified school employees are paraeducators, office and clerical helpers, health care workers, school bus drivers, maintenance workers, and food service employees, and provide special services ranging from campus security to computer programming," said O'Connell.

"Teachers often receive the most credit for educating our children. But classified employees are important school staff members who play key roles in creating a school environment that promotes student achievement, children's safety, and health.

"Congratulations, and thanks to all classified school employees for their hard work on behalf of students here in California and nationwide."