1. http://inside.dgs.ca.gov/dgsnet/values.aspx What is the Values Team? A DGS employee-based group charged with sustaining the spirit and momentum of the DGS Strategic Plan. 1

2. http://inside.dgs.ca.gov/dgsnet/values.aspx Core Values Core Values are the human factors that drive the conduct of our organization and that function as a guide to the development and implementation of all policies and actions. They are a summary of the operating philosophies that will be used in fulfilling our mission and vision. 2

3. http://inside.dgs.ca.gov/dgsnet/values.aspx 3 Integrity – We do the right things for the right reasons Accountability – We hold ourselves and each other responsible for all we do Communication – Listening and sharing information openly, honestly and respectfully with the goal of mutual understanding and transparency Excellence – We strive for the best for each other and our customers Innovation – We cultivate ideas and implement improvements throughout our organization Teamwork – Valuing and respecting our organizational diversity and working together to achieve great results Our Values.

4. http://inside.dgs.ca.gov/dgsnet/values.aspx Values Team Members Samantha AlfonsoSheryl RaneyNgozi Pruett Gina MaucieriThelma CastilloBob Door James GriffinEvan SpeerKevin Mayugba Elizabeth WinwardKevin TateyamaLaura Patton Donald MoraMalissa EneaSam Flores Carol PonsaranKrieg MooreJulie Willson 4

5. http://inside.dgs.ca.gov/dgsnet/values.aspx ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Annual Values Team Award Ceremony. Collaborated with the Office of Strategic Planning, Policy & Research to analyze the data from the Organizational Health Survey to identify the most important issues of DGS. Development and delivery of the first annual DGS Statewide Team Building Month. Presentation of Ted Talks based on the Value of the month. Introduced Speaker Series with recruitment of speakers from local business and organizations with mission, vision, and core values in line with DGS Core Values. Development and implementation of a working partnership with DGS University, Helping Hearts, and Disability Awareness Committee (DAC) to promote and gain support of the DGS Core Values. 5

6. http://inside.dgs.ca.gov/dgsnet/values.aspx 6 DGS TEAM BUILDING MONTH JULY 2014

7. http://inside.dgs.ca.gov/dgsnet/values.aspx 7 DGS Director Fred Klass (right) joins the DGS team building tailgate party prior to the Sacramento River Cats game. 2014 Sacramento River Cats Game

8. http://inside.dgs.ca.gov/dgsnet/values.aspx 8 DGS Director Fred Klass attends the Sacramento River Cats game at Raley Field. 2014 Sacramento River Cats Game

9. http://inside.dgs.ca.gov/dgsnet/values.aspx 9 DGS staff attend the Sacramento River Cats game at Raley Field. 2014 Sacramento River Cats Game

10. http://inside.dgs.ca.gov/dgsnet/values.aspx 10 2014 Team Building – Fiscal Services The DGS Office of Fiscal Services held a team building event at DGS headquarters in West Sacramento.

11. http://inside.dgs.ca.gov/dgsnet/values.aspx 11 2014 Team Building - OPSC Office of Public School Construction team building event at DGS headquarters.

12. http://inside.dgs.ca.gov/dgsnet/values.aspx 12 2014 Team Building - OPSC Office of Public School Construction team building event at DGS headquarters.

13. http://inside.dgs.ca.gov/dgsnet/values.aspx 13