{"id":526,"date":"2019-11-25T23:50:19","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T23:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/?p=526"},"modified":"2019-11-25T23:50:19","modified_gmt":"2019-11-25T23:50:19","slug":"thanksgiving-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/brian.kissell\/2019\/11\/25\/thanksgiving-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Thanksgiving Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Riverbend Church<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I want to provide a little more background regarding Riverbend Church using our building on Sundays.&nbsp; I apologize for the length, but there\u2019s just a lot of stuff to cover so there\u2019s no way around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once upon a time&#8230;just kidding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The folks from Riverbend approached me over the summer to explore the possibility of using our building while they remodel their existing church.&nbsp; We discussed their needs compared to our available spaces.  In a perfect world, we could avoid using classrooms but that just was not possible given our space and their needs.&nbsp; At the time of our first meeting, it was not clear how many rooms were needed, but I had a really clear conversation about requirements for using classroom spaces to ensure classrooms were reasonably ready to go as if nobody was ever there on Monday.&nbsp; Shortly after that meeting, we received word their application to use the facility was approved and we were to identify the rooms to fit their needs.  I selected the rooms mainly based on the proximity to the gym, however, I did a little research to see if I would be interfering with any teachers who tended to work on Sunday mornings based on the sign-in sheets.&nbsp; The church started in the gym &amp; stage, music room, room 14, room 13 and room 15.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After concern was raised at our October Leadership meeting, I approached the church about moving some rooms.&nbsp; They moved from room 13 to the library and room 1 is now substituted for room 15.  There was an idea shared that we should force them to rotate through all our classrooms throughout the year.&nbsp; While I am open to hearing and considering other solutions, the solution must be reasonable for all parties.&nbsp; Forcing them to play musical chairs with the rooms is just not a logical nor reasonable solution.  That kind of reaction sends very negative messages and represents us in an unwelcoming light. \t<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the steps they take to ensure our rooms are returned as they were found;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Riverbend has a small army of people who work on the setup and break-down of each room.<\/li><li>Each room being used has a very specific plan and set of materials (covers, barriers, linens) being used to protect our desks, cubbies and any other personal belongings of the teacher and students.&nbsp;<\/li><li>To date, they have used hundreds of before-and-after photos to make sure each room is returned as it was found.<\/li><li>Although there is a professional obligation to keep your room tidy, there is no expectation from them to any of you to do anything special to your room for preparation.&nbsp; There is no protocol for any of you to worry about.<\/li><li>Brad is also here to help ensure that everything is returned back to its original state as much as can be reasonably expected.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Benefits&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Riverbend pays around $2500 per month to rent this building.<\/li><li>25% or around $600 of this fee per month goes to Highland\u2019s \u201cFacilities Usage Fund\u201d. Historically we have never had more than $280 in a year and this brings in $600 per month!<\/li><li>For a little more context this will amount to an approximate 10% boost to our entire annual school budget if this continues for the school year.<\/li><li>Riverbend also purchased a power drill for us to use with the basketball backboards.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>They offered to replace or upgrade any of the lighting components they are using should anything go wrong.&nbsp; So far not necessary, but it\u2019s good to have this understanding in place.<\/li><li>They provided training for me with our lighting system.&nbsp; (Assuming I could find somebody, this would have cost at least $200 to hire somebody to do this for us.)<\/li><li>They offered training with our sound system.&nbsp; They do not use our sound system, but they have the expertise that is difficult to find.&nbsp; (Basically, we have AV experts willing to commit time whenever we need them.)<\/li><li>Brad is able to be on campus and although he is technically assigned to their needs while on campus, he has time to provide extra TLC to the campus and get ahead of the workload for the week.<\/li><li>Riverbend is allowing us to use privacy dividers to give us the opportunity to provide some separation for room 14 and the pass-through.&nbsp; (These run about $400 apiece.)<\/li><li>There are probably more tangible benefits to this arrangement not listed and there will likely be more to come, but I can stretch this kind of funding a long way to address the needs of our building and your classrooms.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The problems or inconveniences caused so far;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Magnets out of place<\/li><li>Calendar numbers turned around<\/li><li>Some trash cans not emptied<\/li><li>Furniture not perfectly returned as it was<\/li><li>Cannot work in the room for the morning*<\/li><li>Feeling like you need to clean your room on Friday afternoons*<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*The last two problems are the ones that concern me the most.&nbsp; While it would be my preference for you not to work on Sundays and use that time for your own self-care, I understand we all have to prepare for our work week differently and I would not want to change an existing pattern for you.&nbsp; Sometimes that prep time is also your self-care and I recognize that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for the feeling of needing to clean your room.&nbsp; That\u2019s a tough one.  As I mentioned above there is no expectation from the church and you are welcome to leave your room as is.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My bias.&nbsp; Yes, I do have a bias and it is based on the one other experience I have with this situation.&nbsp; With my previous experience, we leased the building to a church.  We too experienced similar tangible benefits (and inconveniences) listed above, however, the intangible benefits that our staff experienced are far more motivating for me.&nbsp; The connections and relationships that resulted from our arrangement caused a pretty uplifting experience for our staff.  I know in my heart if we can work through the inconveniences of this arrangement we will cause some benefits to the school and district.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What now?&nbsp; It\u2019s a pickle.&nbsp; We are in a contract and we don\u2019t have the right to move the church all around.&nbsp; Although they moved rooms already, they have no obligation to continue move rooms, nor have they caused any true problems that would warrant further moving.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an open invitation to meet with me one on one and share your concerns about moving forward.&nbsp; I know there are conversations going on amongst some staff members in the hallways and staff lounge. I am asking for those to stop. Please come talk to me.&nbsp; I promise to listen as long as you promise to listen as well.  Our guiding question is the following;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How do we move forward in a way that works well for everyone?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following image was shared in the Special Edge Newsletter so I thought I would re-circulate as it is incredibly valuable.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/uKoXeaeQjW1GY2IJQdq3-mw9hLQRLsEZMjbQSW53w3AB86QcL7wQYXlEIhrqb8L7rIlSTrH5CyYxnT6ftQLP4NQqkyu4xkSKuTVbVFwFMmC4zOAAey65vWzJekHCZIHKr1BBbwmW\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Welcome &#8211;<\/strong> Please join me in giving a warm welcome to Kimberly Bone, who will be our new nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ed. Foundation Grants <\/strong>&#8211; Congrats to Marina for a grant acceptance &#8211; thanks to Marina\u2019s work on a grant request we now a couple more spheros to use!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thanksgiving week shut down of the schools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the Thanksgiving Break, school HVAC systems will be lowered to the unoccupied setpoints of 58. If you are coming in over the break, please plan on bringing a sweater, not a personal heater as they are a fire hazard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the schools will be unoccupied, this is a great opportunity for energy conservation. Please remember to turn off at the power switch all electronics. All personal fridges and sharded mini-fridges need to be unplugged as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Security Alarm Reminder&nbsp; <\/strong>Please avoid using the gym to access the school on the weekends.&nbsp; We are averaging more than one alarm in the gym on the weekend due to you cutting through to the main building.&nbsp; If you could make a habit of entering and exiting through the front door, this will ensure you do not set the alarm off on each other.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please mark your calendars with the dates and times below for our annual parent information nights and tours.&nbsp; I also have some outreach to our different Head Start programs as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2020 Parent Info Nights &amp; School Tours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td>Parent Info Sessions<br>02\/4\/20 2:45pm<br>03\/03\/20 6:00pm<\/td><td>School Tours<br>02\/04\/20 1:30pm<br>03\/05\/20 1:30pm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Upcoming Meetings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Monday 12\/2 &#8211; 2:45-3:30 &#8211; EBISS 2\/3<\/li><li>Tuesday 12\/3 &#8211; 2:45-3:30 &#8211; EBISS 2\/3<\/li><li>Wednesday 12\/4 &#8211; 1:30-3:00 SIW &#8211; PBIS<\/li><li>Thursday 12\/5&nbsp; &#8211; 2:45-3:30 &#8211; Leadership<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Schools Communicating with Four Generations of Caregivers<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In this article in <em>Principal<\/em>, Dillon Kalkhurst (Center for Intergenerational Engagement) says that a century ago, when Americans had shorter lifespans and work lives, students\u2019 caregivers were mostly from a narrow age demographic. Nowadays, schools need to know how to communicate with as many as four generations of family members and colleagues, each with its own characteristics and preferences. \u201cCommunication starts on Day One by asking parents how they prefer to receive information,\u201d says Kalkhurst. \u201cYou\u2019ll be surprised by the variety of responses.\u201d Some notes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 <em>Generation Z: iGen<\/em> (born 1997-2012) \u2013 A small but growing number of pre-K parents are entering the workforce. They are savvy consumers, believe in social responsibility, and have short attention spans. They prefer using Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube, FaceTime, and texts, rather than phone calls; only about 14 percent use Facebook.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 <em>Generation Y: Millennials<\/em> (born 1981-1996) \u2013 These make up the majority of K-8 parents. Many were over-parented and believe they can change the world. They\u2019re the heaviest users of texts and Facebook and require constant feedback and evaluation, so providing \u201csharable\u201d moments helps promote family engagement and a positive culture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2022 <em>Generation X: Forgotten Generation<\/em> (born 1965-1980) \u2013 They are most often the parents of high-school and college students. Many were latchkey kids, don\u2019t respond well to micromanagement, and focus on results, not policies. Their preference tends to be e-mail, then texting and visiting school websites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 <em>Baby Boomer grandparents<\/em> (born 1946-1964) \u2013 Due to life circumstances, they may be primary caretakers. They want respect from younger generations. Their preference is often phone calls and face-to-face conversations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Boomer generation is more likely to believe teachers and principals are always right. Most of today\u2019s parents \u201cwill question everything and have hundreds of parenting and education \u2018experts\u2019 available at the swipe of a finger,\u201d says Kalkhurst. \u201cIf you don\u2019t answer their questions, they will find the answer somewhere else\u2026 Don\u2019t expect new parents to come to school ready to jump on a train that\u2019s already moving. They want you to stop the train and ask them if they\u2019d like to add a new car\u2026 Engage them early and often.\u201d PTA membership has declined, especially dues-paying memberships; parents believe they can get the same benefits online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEngagement Across the Generations\u201d by Dillon Kalkhurst in <em>Principal<\/em>, November\/December 2019 (Vol. 99, #2, pp. 26-27), <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/35dZIeO\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/35dZIeO<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/embed?src=gapps.bend.k12.or.us_hhk19vt49jka6j21og22ihnrng%40group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America%2FLos_Angeles\"><strong>Calendar Link<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Riverbend Church I want to provide a little more background regarding Riverbend Church using our building on Sundays.&nbsp; I apologize for the length, but there\u2019s just a lot of stuff to cover so there\u2019s no way around it. 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