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Meeting Date:
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7/25/2019 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Awards and Commendations
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Info
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Subject:
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1. Excellence in Education Award: Lawrence "Larry" J. O'Neil (Posthumous)
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement Goal 2 Student, Family and Community Engagement
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Attachments
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Each month, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors recognizes an outstanding school, student, staff member, parent, or community member for a display of excellence, achievement, and innovation that may serve as an example to our school district and the entire Milwaukee community.
This month, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors is pleased to posthumously present the “Excellence in Education Award” to:
Lawrence "Larry" J. O'Neil
Lawrence J. O'Neil served the MPS family as a dedicated member of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors for 28 years after being elected in 1977. It was when his children began school that he first sought a position on the MPS Board. He ran successfully in seven elections and remained a strong advocate for students throughout his tenure on the Board.
During his longstanding tenure on the Board, Larry O'Neil made many contributions to support Milwaukee Public Schools as a place where students and staff engage in meaningful learning on a daily basis. These contributions have and will continue to impact countless MPS students.
In addition to his 28 years of public service as an MPS board member, Larry O'Neil was an active member of the community. He sang in the St. Rita's church choir as a tenor and was also an usher. He was a member of the American Legion Post 537 and a volunteer transport driver for the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. He loved nature, world history, and the Milwaukee Brewers.
Larry O'Neill was a dedicated family man to his wife, Bernice, and daughters - Debra, Diane, Peggy, Mary Lynn, and Maureen.
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors posthumously recognizes and honors Lawrence "Larry" J. O'Neil for his dedication, outstanding leadership, and commitment to excellence on behalf of the students of the Milwaukee Public Schools.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent
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