Honoring Our Employees of the Year
On May 15th, we had the pleasure of celebrating our District Honorees for Employee of the Year 23/24 at the Board of Trustees meeting. Each of these outstanding individuals exemplifies the dedication and passion that make our district the extraordinary place it is. I am honored to serve alongside these wonderful individuals. Here is some information about each of these honorees:
Classified Employee of the Year - Rudy Ontiveros, VJH Lead Custodian
Rudy Ontiveros is the Day Lead Custodian at Vineyard Junior High. He works tirelessly to keep the school clean and safe, always with an energetic spirit and a smile. Organized and diligent, Rudy takes pride in keeping his team informed of important tasks. He is an excellent role model for students and staff alike, encouraging our custodial team to be just as spectacular. Rudy graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a degree in accounting but chose to work with students, which he deeply values. He also coaches football, soccer, and basketball.
District Support Staff Member of the Year - Mike O'Brien
Congratulations to Mike O’Brien, our esteemed Senior Maintenance Worker specializing in Electricity and our dedicated Maintenance Foreman. Mike joined Alta Loma School District in March 2005, bringing extensive knowledge across various building trades from his previous role at a local private school. He is highly respected by colleagues and staff districtwide, celebrated as a leader who consistently steps up to tackle the most challenging tasks. We are extremely grateful for Mike's unwavering dedication and exemplary service to ALSD.
Management Employee of the Year - Val Bires
Mrs. Bires began her educational journey at Point Loma Nazarene University, earning both her Bachelors and Masters degrees. With over three decades of experience, including 11 years as an elementary teacher, Val has been recognized for her exceptional abilities and dedication. She has led Bradoaks Elementary, Hermosa Elementary, and now inspires Stork Elementary in her second year. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Val is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
