Staff Spotlight: Facilities Scheduling building supervisor Roy Doron

If you visit the Maple Grove Community Gymnasium attached to Maple Grove Middle School on a weeknight, there’s a good chance you’ll meet Roy Doron. He has been part of Osseo Area Schools’ Community Education facilities scheduling team since 1999. After a brief break during the pandemic, he returned to continue supporting the community and school district as a building supervisor.

Roy oversees the full-size gyms and sets up basketball hoops, tables, chairs and meeting spaces for community sports, activities or events. He coordinates with permit holders on any special requests and prepares the building for daily use. He emphasizes inclusivity and importance of customer service in everything he does.

“You want people to feel welcome. This is their community. If they want to learn or have fun, they should be able to,” Roy said.

For Roy, the most rewarding part is the relationships he builds with others. Families return over the years, greeting him with excitement, “Hi Roy!”

“It’s not the work you miss—it’s the people,” said Roy.

“Roy was a staple in Community Education Facilities Scheduling for many years and we are lucky to have him back on staff,” said Dana Nelson, facilities scheduling program manager. “His friendly smile and unwavering commitment to excellent customer service for permit holders and event attendees alike have established him as a highly valued building supervisor.”