Search2025–26 Cascade of Excellence Award
Now accepting nominations through January 23, 2026
The Cascade of Excellence Award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to school business and support services. This prestigious recognition celebrates leadership, expertise, and meaningful impact across California’s school systems.
Help shine a spotlight on excellence by nominating a deserving colleague.
Awards & Scholarships
CASBO Shasta Cascade Section’s Cascade of Excellence Award
The CASBO Shasta Cascade Section’s Cascade of Excellence Award recognizes outstanding school support employees.
These may not be your highest profile employees, but rather those invaluable, dependable staff that work so hard every day for the students, parents and communities that we serve.
Who is the employee that comes to mind when we speak of the best support person in your district? This is the person we want you to nominate for this award. This is your opportunity to recognize the people who spend their professional career working hard to improve the educational endeavor for success in student learning. The staff member does not have to be a CASBO member to be nominated for this award.
Applications for the award are open now. The award recipients will be announced and/or presented at the following Shasta Cascade Winter Workshop.
This award is intended for individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the area of school business.
Robert “Bob” Reeves Scholarship
This scholarship honors Robert “Bob” Reeves, a dedicated CASBO member for over 50 years. One scholarship is awarded in each of CASBO’s 10 Sections for programs that continue education in school business.
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Eligibility: CASBO Organizational Subscription members
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Award: $1,000 Funding for professional development or continuing education
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Application Status: Accepting application starting Summer 2026
- Contact: Michelle Neto at mneto@casbo.org
Statewide Awards
The Shasta Cascade Section participates in CASBO’s Section Member of the Year awards program, which is administered by each individual section board. Please view that award for more details on how to nominate a section colleague for this special recognition.
Shasta Cascade Section Leadership
Shasta Cascade Section President
Open
Shasta Cascade Section State Director
David Flores
CBO
Shasta Union HSD
Shasta Cascade Section Vice President – Education
Jennifer Bickley
Business Services Manager
Shasta Union HSD
Shasta Cascade Section Vice President – Advocacy
Molly Schlange
School Business Manager
University Preparatory School
Shasta Cascade Section Vice President – Networking
Noelle DeBortoli
Director, Human Resources
Red Bluff Union ESD
Shasta Cascade Section Advocacy Network Chair
Gretchen Bender
CBO
Chico Country Day School
Shasta Cascade Section Regional Event Coordinator
Aleisha Card
Accounting
Shasta Union HSD
Shasta Cascade Section Communication Liaison
Tom Wilson
Office Manager
Gazelle Union ESD
Shasta Cascade Section Career Ambassador
Mina Asmus
Human Resources Director
Shasta COE
Shasta Cascade Section Membership Liaison
Beth Hagerman
Director of Business and Human Resources
Yreka Union ESD
Shasta Cascade Section Volunteer Liaison
Samanthia Wilson
Budget Technician
Siskiyou COE
Shasta Cascade Section Professional Practice Local Leads
Accounting Lead
Open
Charter Schools Lead
Open
Chief Business Official Lead
Beth Roberts
Director of Business Services/CBO
Gateway USD
Child Nutrition Lead
Christina Egan
Director of Nutrition
Red Bluff Union ESD
Executive Assistant Lead
Open
Facilities Lead
Open
Financial Services Lead
Ariana Serrano
Accounting Systems Analyst
Red Bluff Union ESD
Human Resources Lead
Mina Asmus
Human Resources Director
Shasta COE
Maintenance & Operations Lead
Open
Payroll Lead
Mary DiMaggio
Payroll Systems Analyst
Red Bluff Union ESD
Purchasing Lead
Open
Retiree Lead
Open
Risk Management Lead
Open
Special Education Lead
Open
Technology Lead
Open
Transportation Lead
Open
Associate Member Co-Liaisons
Darin Ditmar
TPA Relationship Specialist
First Plan Administration
Jennifer Butler
Facility Solutions Specialist – Energy Services
SiteLogiQ
Megan Leyds
Associate
KYA Commercial
Misha Bothe
Sales Manager
American Fidelity
