TUSTIN, Calif. – SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union recently recognized 30 school employees, representing various categories of non-certified, non-management employees across four California counties.

Nine of these school employees were also named 2025 Classified Employee of the Year by the California Department of Education.

“It’s a privilege to recognize the contributions of classified school employees for their dedication and leadership in their schools and communities,” Josh Smith, vice president, school and community relations for SchoolsFirst FCU, said in a statement. “Classified employees are vital to ensuring daily education operations run smoothly and are often unsung heroes behind the scenes providing administrative, technical and operational support for the students and teachers.”

In Sacramento, SchoolsFirst FCU sponsored the 2025 Sacramento County Classified School Employees of the Year program, where nine classified employes were recognized by SchoolsFirst FCU at the June 29 Sacramento River Cats Triple-A Baseball game.

For the first time, SchoolsFirst FCU celebrated employees in Imperial County, recognizing three individuals as 2025 Imperial County Classified School Employees of the Year. Nine individuals were awarded the 2025 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year and eight were named the 2025 San Bernardino County Classified School Employees of the Year.