Winnie Gee was recently honored by PCAL as the 2016-2017 PCAL Bus Driver of the Year for Richland Parish School Board.
The award was presented to Gee by Superintendent Sheldon Jones and Supervisor of Maintenance and Transportation Stephen Dupont at the Executive Committee meeting of the Richland Parish School Board held on March 9 at the Richland Parish School Board office.
The award was based on multiple driver attributes, including leadership, attitude, perseverance, student and parent relationships and technical skill.
In addition to being named as the PCAL Member parish’s 2016-2017 PCAL Bus Driver of the Year, Winnie Gee was also named as a PCAL Regional Bus Driver of the Year. This designation, reserved for a smaller group of district Bus Driver of the Year recipients, represents an even higher level of dedication and accomplishment.
“We’re honored to recognize the effort, sacrifice and great care exhibited by school bus drivers throughout the PCAL program,” Edwards Risk Management president Rick Edwards said. “When I consider the heartfelt praise offered by other school bus drivers, supervisors, school staff, students and parents, it stands out in my mind that the accomplishments extend beyond competent driving. It also speaks volumes to these drivers’ humility, gentle spirits, gracious demeanor and servant hearts, even as many of them have dealt with their own life struggles.”
PCAL is a non-profit risk management program created specifically for Louisiana school boards.
PCAL Members enjoy long-term insurance cost savings while maintaining stability in their budgeting process. PCAL is administered by NAS. Loss prevention and claims administration are provided by Edwards Risk Management.