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Chad Veenstra receives Gold Apple Award

Chad Veenstra receives Gold Apple Award
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Enviro-Clean substitute custodian, Chad Veenstra, received a Golden Apple Award at the October 10, 2024 Board of Education meeting.

Veenstra’s nominator wished to remain anonymous, but shared that he leads by example, takes pride in his work, and goes above and beyond.

“Chad has worked in the district since 2018, is very reliable, and always does an amazing job,” said Natasha Henry, Enviro-Clean contract manager.

“Chad is one of those guys who never backs away from helping others,” said Mary Helen Guest Elementary principal Mark Hess. “He's kind, hard-working, and takes care of the building with great care.”

“Chad is personable and extremely friendly, staff members appreciate Chad's work ethic and unwavering commitment to the job, and Chad is always smiling, offering a ‘hello’ or ‘how are you today?’” added Hess. “When someone needs a hand, Chad steps up. When someone is feeling down, Chad will say something to cheer them up.  To the team at Mary Helen Guest, Chad is family.”