GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — School is officially back in session, but a lot of work needed to be done to prepare students and schools in the meantime. Thankfully, the maintenance team at District 51 is top-notch, and now has a Golden Apple Award winner among their ranks! Mandy Budd is the heart of the D51 Maintenance department. As an administrative assistant, she consistently goes above and beyond to support the team working behind the scenes to keep the county’s schools running smoothly. “We have a new safety and security system that we're working on right now,” says Budd. “(We’re) putting in new readers for everybody, and just making our buildings more secure and safe for our staff and our students.” However, Mandy’s contributions go far beyond her job description. She brings a smile

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