COLTON COURIER Weekly
Vol 148 , NO. 45
October 22, 2020
City of Colton ear ns top finance award By Dr. G (Luis S. Gonzalez)
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t the recent City Council meeting this month the city’s Finance Department was recognized for being awarded an official “Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting” by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), a national oversight agency with the mission of advancing excellence in public finance. This Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by local government and its management.
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The specific basis for this award was the comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high Award , cont. on next pg.
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The city’s Finance Department was awarded an official “Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting” by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), a national oversight agency with the mission of advancing excellence in public finance. Pictured from left: Paula Majors, Finance Manager and Stacy Dabbs, Finance Director.
CJUSD Educator Nyree Clark selected for National Advisor y Board
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olton Joint Unified School District Categorical Program Specialist Nyree Clark has been appointed to the Future Ready Schools® (FRS) Advisory Board, the nation’s largest network of innovative educational leaders focusing on equity and digital learning. In this role, Ms. Clark will collaborate with educators across the country. “My main focus in joining this board is to see how I can be a better educator and support the teachers and students I serve,” said Clark, whose work is focused on Education Technology. “I learn by doing and this gives me an opportunity to work with educators who value me and make me feel safe when learning with them.” A press release announcing new FRS Advisory Board members noted that the work of exceptionClark, cont. on next pg.