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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
County Manager’s Office
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DATE:
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October 5, 2009
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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October 20, 2009
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SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
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None
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VOTE REQUIRED:
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Majority
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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David S. Boesch, County Manager
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SUBJECT:
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Employee of the Month for October 2009
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Honor Melissa Kertz as Employee of the Month for October 2009 and authorize the President of the Board to sign the commendation.
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BACKGROUND:
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The Employee of the Month program was established in December 1984 to recognize and honor County employees who consistently demonstrate an outstanding level of performance.
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Our Employee of the Month for October 2009 is Melissa Kertz, a Social Worker III in the Human Services Agency.
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DISCUSSION:
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Melissa Kertz has been employed with San Mateo County for over 3 years. During this time, Melissa has become an ardent proponent of adoption as a permanency for children. She’s tenacious in her efforts to match the children with perspective adoptive families in the most expeditious manner. Melissa contributed to 40% of the 49 adoptions finalized in 2008, which is a remarkable achievement for an Adoption Social Worker. Her excellent performance not only helps support the children’s welfare, safety, best interests, and the Human Services Agency’s goals, but also helps meet federal guidelines which specify the timeframe for finalizing adoptions.
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Melissa has demonstrated superlative leadership skills as the chairperson at the Bay Area Supervisors of Adoption (BASA) and has been successfully organizing bi-annual adoption fairs. This has resulted in increased community awareness as well as children’s placements in adoptive homes. Additionally, these events have solidified San Mateo County’s reputation and enhanced partnerships with major stakeholders.
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Melissa provides excellent clinical social work and demonstrates an outstanding ability to engage clients to identify their needs and deliver exceptional services. She has a team-oriented approach and is always willing to assist colleagues and provide consultation relating to adoption matters.
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Approval of the Employee of the Month contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of Prosperous Community by recognizing employees that foster innovation and excellence in the services provided.
Our County is fortunate to have Melissa Kertz as one of its outstanding employees.
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