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Broad Street Elementary officer receives national RISE honor

James “Officer Jim” Green received the national RISE honor from the U.S. Department of Education for his contributions and dedication to the well-being of Broad Street Elementary School students. Submitted Photo

James “Officer Jim” Green, who works with Broad Street Elementary School, received the 2025 national “Recognizing Inspiring School Employees” honor from the U.S. Department of Education.

Green, known as “Officer Jim” around Broad Street Elementary, was revealed Wednesday, Jan. 15, as the honoree by Butler Area School District and the U.S. Department of Education.

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the selection of Green. The honor, established by Congress in 2019, “spotlights classified school employees’ outstanding contributions to quality pre-K to 12 education in the United States,” according to a Department of Education news release.

Classified school employees include paraprofessionals, clerical and administrative services, transportation services, food and nutrition services, custodial and maintenance services, security services, health and student services, technical services, and skilled trades professionals. “They offer essential services to the school community and play a vital role in providing for the welfare, safety, and success of students,” the Department of Education’s news release said.

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