Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is an annual observance recognized by the city school board as a standing item during Superintendent and Board Matters segments of regular School Board meetings.
On May 5, 2025, Superintendent Platenberg acknowledged the week, expressing heartfelt appreciation for the dedication, compassion, and talent of all city school teachers and educators; multiple board members echoed that appreciation during Board Matters. On May 4, 2026, Superintendent Wright likewise wished a happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week to everyone across all city schools, and five board members — Bartelme, Kelsey, Hickman, Cecere, and Pitches — individually expressed appreciation for teachers during Board Matters. The observance has consistently coincided with the end-of-year assessment season, with board members also wishing students well on upcoming exams.
What members have said
- Superintendent Platenberg
On May 5, 2025, acknowledged Teacher Appreciation Week during Superintendent Matters, expressing heartfelt appreciation for the dedication, compassion, and talent of all city school teachers and educators.
- Superintendent Wright
On May 4, 2026, wished a happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week to everyone across all city schools during the Superintendent's report.
On May 4, 2026, expressed appreciation for teachers and wished them a happy Teacher Appreciation Week during Board Matters.
On May 4, 2026, expressed appreciation for teachers and wished them a happy Teacher Appreciation Week during Board Matters.
On May 4, 2026, expressed appreciation for teachers and wished them a happy Teacher Appreciation Week during Board Matters.
On May 4, 2026, expressed appreciation for teachers and wished them a happy Teacher Appreciation Week during Board Matters; additionally reminded teachers of freebies available to them that week.
On May 4, 2026, expressed appreciation for teachers and wished them a happy Teacher Appreciation Week during Board Matters.
Positions as recorded in meeting minutes; votes without recorded comment aren’t summarized.
History
Filled dots are actions on this topic; open dots are mentions.
- May 5, 2025School Board · item 5Superintendent Matters
Superintendent Platenberg acknowledged Teacher Appreciation Week and expressed heartfelt appreciation to all city educators. Multiple board members echoed appreciation for teachers during Board Matters, citing their dedication and impact.
- May 4, 2026School Board
Superintendent Wright wished a happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week to everyone across all city schools. Multiple board members — Bartelme, Kelsey, Hickman, Cecere, and Pitches — expressed appreciation for teachers and wished them a happy Teacher Appreciation Week during Board Matters; Cecere also reminded teachers of freebies available that week.