CHAIRMAN ROBERT SMITH RECEIVES EDUCATION AWARD ON BEHALF OF THE PALA TRIBE OF MISSION INDIANS

The Bonsall Union School District was delighted to present Chairman Robert Smith of the Pala Band of Mission Indians with the Association of California School Administrators and San Diego County School Board Association’s “Community Partner Of The Year” award. The award covers both San Diego and Imperial Counties. Dr. Justin Cunningham presented Chairman Smith with the crystal apple, thanking the Chairman for his “…wise, gracious, and generous support that helps the Bonsall schools to continuously improve student learning”.

Upon receiving this distinguished honor on behalf of the Pala Band of Mission Indians, Chairman Smith said, “ ...we enjoy helping out education and of course the Bonsall Union School District is our district and we have a lot of kids, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Caucasians that attend, and we support all the kids in their education. We are glad to support you in these financial times.”

(The attached photo is Chairman Robert Smith receiving the crystal apple from Dr. Justin Cunningham)