To:

Members, Board of Education

From:

Maurice O. Green, Superintendent
Nora Carr, Chief of Staff

Date:

March 6, 2009

RE:

GCS Employee of the Month for March 2009

When Elton Davenport makes his bus routes every morning, parents can rest assured that their children are in good hands. Known simply as “Mr. D,” Davenport has made a real bond with the families he serves.

Many nominations were made on Davenport’s behalf for this honor. In one nomination, a parent said, “His reliability, hard work and dedication, all combined with his friendly disposition, make him exceptional and deserving of recognition.” In another, a student said, “Every single morning when I get on the bus, he says, ‘Good Morning, John.’ This gives me an extra boost for my day.”

As Employee of the Month, Davenport received a $50 gift card from Sam’s Club, which has generously partnered with GCS to support the employee recognition program. In addition, his photo will hang at the district’s central offices, the schools he serves and at Sam’s Club.