Salt River Schools Recognized

Salt River Schools Recognized as one of 100 azcentral.com’s Top Companies to Work For in Arizona Salt River Schools is First and only Tribal Organization Recognized as Top Employer in 2016 For Immediate Release June 7, 2016 Contact: Debora Norris, Communication and Public Relations Director Salt River Schools (480) 362-2576 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, AZ (June 7, 2016) – Salt River Schools is recognized as being among the Top 100 Companies to Work For in Arizona in 2016. Salt River Schools is on a journey to performance excellence and this begins with valued and supported employees. Salt River Schools is committed to supporting our mission to offer educational opportunities to learners of all ages while preserving our traditional way of life. Our employees are passionate about providing excellence in education. The azcentral.com Top 100 Companies to Work For in Arizona recognition is an annual competitive award based on the dozens of criteria including inclusiveness, communication, and teamwork, among other indicators. Salt River Schools is pleased to be recognized for excellence in employee satisfaction and employee engagement in the work place. “The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is a leader in compensation, employee benefits, and support for professional excellence for all its employees, and we are excited it is being recognized today”, says Mike Latko, Human Resources Director for Salt River Schools. Salt River Schools is the first tribal organization in the history of the Top 100 Companies to Work for In Arizona. Salt River Schools is honored to be the only tribal organization recognized for excellence in employee satisfaction and employee engagement as one of the Top 100 Companies to work for in Arizona. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is a sovereign tribe with two distinct backgrounds and cultures, the Community is comprised of two Native American tribes: the Pima, "Akimel O'Odham" (River People) and the Maricopa, "Xalychidom Piipaash" (People who live toward the water). Community lands encompass 52,600 acres of which 19,000 are natural preserve. Key geographic features include Red Mountain, Saddleback Mountain and the Salt and Verde Rivers. Additionally, our Community is home to Talking Stick: A Cultural and Entertainment Destination, featuring 1.1 million square feet of retail shopping, a luxurious 4-diamond resort and spa, casino, 36-holes of championship golf, and a state-of-the-art Major League Baseball spring training facility. Visit www.srpmic-nsn.gov to learn more.

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