Goal – Establish written criteria and by-laws that will provide the framework for identifying and selecting deserving recipients into the Hobart Public Schools Educator Hall of Fame in order to protect the integrity of this very prestigious honor.

1. Selection Committee Representatives

• The Selection Committee will consist of 11 members.
• The 11 members will be represented by one school board member and one administrator that will be appointed by the Hobart Board of Education and nine HEEF representatives that will be appointed by the HEEF Board of Directors.
• The Hobart Public School administrator will be the facilitator for the Selection Committee and will have a vote in the selection process.

1. Criteria to be Considered by the Selection Committee

• Must be retired or deceased.
• Number of years with the Hobart Public Schools.
• Previous awards.
• Exceptional distinction to the school district and to the students.
• Nominator cannot nominate relative of the immediate family. (i.e., spouse, children, parent)

1. Selection Process

• Nominations will be accepted in January and February. The nominator must include their own name, address, and telephone number to go with the individual that they nominate. The nomination must also contain a statement of how this teacher impacted their life and/or Hobart Public Schools. Must list subject(s) taught and approximate dates of employment with Hobart Public Schools, if known. Every effort should be made to provide contact information for the nominee, a family member or representative.
• Compile list of nominations for Selection Committee Members to review. A minimum of five nominations will be required before the finalists will be selected.
• Attendance at meeting(s) is strongly encouraged, as candidates are discussed and votes are cast. However, in the event you are unable to attend, and would like to vote, it is your responsibility to submit it to the Superintendent’s Executive Secretary by the conclusion of the week others vote.
• On or before March 1, the Selection Committee will narrow the list of nominations by a ballot vote to be considered as finalists. A Selection Committee Member shall abstain from voting if immediate family member is nominated. The Selection Committee will use Ballot #1 to select the finalists. Each member will vote for three educators from the nomination list and rate them 1-2-3. The educator that is ranked 1 will receive three points, ranked 2 will receive two points, and ranked 3 will receive one point. A list will be compiled in descending order by total points. The Superintendent’s Executive Secretary and a witness will tabulate the ballots. They will sign a form indicating participation in the counting ballot process. The Selection Committee will determine the finalists with the number of finalists not to exceed five.
• The Selection Committee will obtain information on the finalists from the person that has been nominated, the person that is the nominator, or any other source that may provide credible and accurate information.
• On or before March 15, the Selection Committee will review information on the finalists, and then select the Hall of Fame recipient(s) by a ballot vote. The Selection Committee will use Ballot #2 to select the Hall of Fame recipient. Each member will vote for three educators from the nomination list and rate them 1-2-3. The educator that is ranked 1 will receive three points, ranked 2 will receive two points, and ranked 3 will receive one point. A list will be compiled in descending order by total points. The Superintendent’s Executive Secretary and a witness will tabulate ballots. They will sign a form indicating participation in the ballot counting process. The Selection Committee will determine the Educator Hall of Fame recipient(s).
• The Selection Committee reserves the right to not select a recipient every year, but also may select more than one recipient.

1. Awards

• A picture of the recipient of the Hobart Public Schools Educator Hall of Fame will be displayed in the Administration Building on the Wall of Fame.
• The recipient will be honored at the annual Teacher Appreciation Reception in May. A special award will be presented at that time.
• Recognition with the name of the recipient will be placed on a perpetual plaque to be displayed in the Administration Building on the Wall of Fame.