On Labor Day, we reflect on the achievements and vital work of our DCSMEC family, who work tirelessly all year round to provide the best learning environment for our students and staff.

Our DCSMEC labor force was one of the first responders during the pandemic to leave the safety of their homes to answer all emergency DCIRT, and they wasted no time addressing never before seen challenges. I’m extremely proud of our accomplishments, allow me to highlight some of them.

We addressed air quality control measures that produced over 41,000 a/c filter changes. Maintenance initiatives have provided support to procurement, S & D, Food & Nutrition, and early Headstart, just to name a few.

Now we are working to provide touchless water bottle filling dispensers at all schools. We are leveraging technology to help administer new social distancing guidelines, and we are using mobil apps to eliminate face-to-face contact, which also reduces our paper footprint. As teachers return to the classroom, our DCSMEC workforce is there to assist with new hybrid teaching.

This Labor Day, we respect, honor, and celebrate your hard work and dedication. Everything you do contributes to our success. Arthur and I hope you have a restful and safe Labor Day weekend.

Rolando Sardinas

Business Representative