Tecler Elementary School wins Superintendent's award for cleanliness

Tecler Elementary School has won the coveted Superintendent’s Award for the Cleanest School.

After a thorough inspection of all five district schools earlier this fall, Superintendent Ronald Limoncelli declared Tecler the cleanest.

During a brief ceremony in the school’s foyer on Thursday, Dec. 6, Tecler Principal Terry Dewey, head custodian Mike Shultis and custodian Gene Yagar were presented with a plaque to honor their efforts to keep the school as clean as possible. Although custodian Walter Massek couldn’t make it to the ceremony, he played a large role in Tecler winning the award.

“Walter said I might suffer some bodily harm if Tecler didn’t win this year,” Superintendent Limoncelli joked.

On a more serious note, Superintendent Limoncelli said he believes it is important to reward the staff members who go the extra mile to keep schools clean.

“I was very pleased with the condition of all our schools this year. A few of them underwent construction this summer, but the custodial staff still managed to keep them shining. I’m thankful that the staff takes pride in what they do,” he said.

Pictured in the photo above are (l-r) Gene Yagar, Mike Shultis, head custodian, Principal Terry Dewey, and Superintendent Limoncelli.

Superintendent Limoncelli created the Cleanest School award in 2003. Other schools that have won the award include Marie Curie and the former Bacon Elementary School.

Winning the award is no easy task, as the inspections entail a top-to-bottom review of the school buildings.
 

Below is an overview of what the inspections entail:
 

FIELD INSPECTIONS

List of Specific areas to be inspected:

Entrances (including first 10' on exterior)

Corridors

Cafeteria

Kitchen areas

Staff / Faculty rest rooms

Equipment areas

Public restroom areas

Elevator areas

Locker rooms

Staff lounges

Office areas

Classrooms
 

TYPICAL INSPECTION CONCERNS:

Floors clean and clear of waste

Aisles unobstructed and clearly marked

Adequate lighting

Cleanliness of water fountains (if not in working order, note maintenance)

Cleanliness of restrooms

Cleanliness of custodial closets

Cleanliness of trash rooms

Cleanliness of all entrances and first impression areas

Cleanliness of floor walk off mats

Storage areas, clearly marked and organized
 

Details:

List to be compiled will separate building areas to be addressed by custodial staff (as agreed upon by administration) and maintenance responsibilities