Honorary Service Awards (HSA)

The Ronald Reagan Presidential

Foundation & Institute

Honorary Service Award

The Ronald Reagan Foundation is being honored for its outstanding commitment and dedication to the youth of Simi Valley. Their long-standing partnership with our schools has had a tremendous and lasting impact on student learning, 

civic engagement, and educational enrichment. 

The Foundation consistently opens the doors of the Library and Museum to our students, offering them access not only to world-class exhibits but also to invaluable educational opportunities. In addition, the Foundation has 

offered student-centered programs, field trip bus grants, and much more. 

The curriculum developed in collaboration with our local schools is used nationwide, benefiting students across the country. Their unwavering 

support of our students and schools has enriched the lives of countless students, inspiring future leaders and fostering a love of learning.

Margaret Acosta
Honorary Service Award

Margaret has been a vital part of the Simi Valley PTA Council 

Junior Olympics event for over 15 years. She has generously given 

her time as a volunteer, organizing and managing all the running 

events on the day of the competition. Anyone who has attended the event knows just how crucial this role is to keep everything running smoothly. 

Beyond her contributions to Junior Olympics, Margaret is a full-time teacher who dedicates herself to her students both inside and outside the classroom. She has served on the Safety and Tech Committees, was a district rep for Science Common Core at the county level, and goes above and beyond by tutoring many students on her own time, always giving of herself to help others succeed.

Jonathan Bonesteel
Honorary Service Award

Jonathan has been actively involved in the SVUSD school community and PTA world for many years, starting as a classroom volunteer. He consistently goes above and beyond for our students, schools, and PTAs. Students and their families adore him. Jonathan makes every student feel seen and heard with support and encouraging words. 

Whether it be chairing campus events, running Katherine Elementary's PE program, actively serving on the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee for SVUSD, 

or organizing and running the Council-wide Junior Olympics event, he devotes countless hours to help make our students' experiences enriched. His time, dedication, and work ethic are inspiring!