Fred Factor Award

TPSD “Fred Factor” Awards
Recognition for service Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

Criteria for a “Fred Factor” Award:

The Employee:

• Consistently goes above and beyond what would reasonably be considered normal duties and responsibilities
• Consistently demonstrates an attitude and manner that has a positive effect on other employees and Tupelo Public School District stakeholders
• Consistently finds new and more efficient ways to accomplish the responsibilities of the position; looks for ways to grow
• Consistently sets an example of superior performance.

The Nomination Process

• Any person may submit a nomination
• Use the “Fred Factor” Nominating Form
  NOTE – Very Important! Do not tell the nominee of your recommendation! It is possible that your recommendation may not survive the Nomination Process. Wait until you learn the result of your nomination
• Submit the Nomination Form to the Public Information Office at Central Office. This department will invite the nominee’s immediate supervisor and the director of the department to comment, always with the direction that the employee not learn of the nomination
• The Nomination Form with the comments of a supervisor or director will go next to the Director of Human Resources for comment after a review of the nominee’s personnel file
• The “Fred Factor” Award will be selected by a committee.

The recipient of the TPSD “Fred Factor” Award will receive an appropriate award. (This will include certificate recognition by the TPSD Board of Trustees.)

"Fred Factor" Award Nomination Form