Classified Staff Member of the Year Award

The Hart Vision Awards, established in 1995, are named in honor of Gary K. Hart, retired California State Senator and former California Secretary of Education. While serving as state senator, Hart sponsored the legislation that established California charter schools.

This award recognizes classified staff members whose outstanding service, leadership, and commitment have strengthened their school communities and advanced student success. Through professionalism, initiative, and collaboration, the awardee makes a meaningful difference in the lives of students, supports colleagues and families, and contributes to a positive, welcoming, and effective school environment.

Goals of the award are to

• Recognize and honor classified staff members who have demonstrated outstanding service, leadership, and excellence within their school community.
• Celebrate and elevate the essential contributions classified professionals make to student success, school culture, and the effective operation of charter schools.

Deadline

To nominate a Teacher of the Year, please complete this form. The nomination deadline is 11:59 p.m. PST Tuesday, September 30, 2026.

A teacher can be nominated by anyone from a California Charter Schools Association member school.

Click here for past award winners.

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