California’s Legislature recognizes the important contributions of classified school employees and named the third full week of May 20-26 “Classified School Employee Week” to honor these contributions.

Classified employees are the heartbeat of our schools and community colleges. From transporting and feeding students to teaching them vital skills and ensuring that schools are operating smoothly, classified employees are integral to public education.

Also in May, National Teacher Appreciation Week is scheduled May 7-11 by the PTA.