<p>Whereas: BARBARA ALLEN was born and raised in New York; attended Boston University, Journalism, MBA Simmons College School of Management, and </p>
<p>Whereas: BARBARA ALLEN began her career State Street Bank where she held a range of roles including: Communications Editor, Training Administrator, Personnel Program Manager, Benefits Service Manager, Manager of Employee Relations, Assistant Vice President of Bank Operations Management/Mutual Funds Services and finally Assistant Vice President of Employee Relations; and </p>
<p>Whereas: BARBARA ALLEN first joined CPS in 1993 to lead the Human Resources Department, left for two years; and through hard work and determination, furthered her education, returned to CPS where she has worked tirelessly for 23 more years to ensure students, staff, and families are supported by sharing her wisdom and guidance on work related to: Recruiting, training and developing staff, looking after the health, safety and wellbeing of ALL employees Strengthening district policies and procedures, and; </p>
<p>Whereas: BARBARA ALLEN has one daughter Erica, a son in law Dion and two grandchildren Demarco and Jianna, and </p>
<p>Whereas: BARBARA ALLEN interests include being a voracious reader, enjoys attending the theater never misses a season without going on a whale watch, enjoys warm, sunny days and going to the beach </p>
<p>Whereas: BARBARA ALLEN will be moving to Florida where she has just built a new home; and has her eye on relaxing, spending time with her family, reading and spending LOTS of time on the Beach, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT </p>
<p>RESOLVED: that the Members of the Cambridge School Committee extend to BARBARA ALLEN our sincere APPRECIATION for 25 years of excellent service and extend to her our best wishes for continued good health and happiness; and BE IT FURTHER </p>
<p>RESOLVED: that a formal copy of this Resolution be prepared by the Executive Secretary to the School Committee.</p>