TO DO:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you haven’t yet, don’t forget to get your Equity Stance<\/a> in before you take off for the summer. These will be used\/referenced at the August 12 Leadership Retreat. _________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Katie:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bend-La Pine Schools will continue its implementation of a \u201cno zeros\u201d policy <\/strong>as a grading practice at the middle and high school levels through the end of the 2021-22 school year. A 50% represents an F, or half the points possible on a traditional 100-point scale and will be the lowest possible grade reflected on any assignment or assessment. Therefore, students will earn an F (50%) for not completing the work or completing it at a less than a passing mark yet are not severely penalized below a failing mark (50% rather than 0%). Note, the \u201cno zeros\u201d policy does not apply to 1-4 or 1-6 point grading scales or the MYP \/ IB grading scale.\u00a0 This is reflected in the BLPS\u00a0<\/em>Grades and Credit<\/span>\u00a0administrative regulation\u00a0IKA-AR.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This article:\u00a0The Case Against the Zero<\/a>\u00a0published by Doug Reeves provides rationale for this practice.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The members of our\u00a0Equitable Grading Think Tank\u00a0<\/em>are reading\u00a0Grading for Equity<\/span>,\u00a0by Joe Feldman this summer.\u00a0 If you would like a copy, let Marta Broberg know by June 22, and she will order it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n THIS and THAT:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Summer School Programs\u00a0<\/u><\/strong>Schools that are hosting summer school programs from August 2 – August 19 may need some support from staff members <\/strong>whose normal work calendar has them in the building during those dates.\u00a0 Please let your custodians, office managers and\/or other front office staff know about this so that they aren’t surprised when they return to your building in August and may be needed to support Summer School.\u00a0\u00a0 If you anticipate needing more support, you can ask other secretarial staff if they are interested in time sheeting additional hours before the start of their normal work calendar.\u00a0 They should code it as “Summer Program rate of pay” and will receive\u00a0$36.45\/hour (which is the classified summer school stipend amount of $3500 divided by 96 hours).\u00a0<\/strong> _________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n We are\u00a0excited to be bringing the\u00a0Canvas Leadership Virtual Workshop to our administrative team on August 19th, 2021<\/strong>.\u00a0 This virtual workshop will take place from 8:00-3:00, with a break from 11:00-12:00.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of the Virtual Canvas Leadership Workshop is to provide 6-12 leaders with the best practices and strategies needed to support a meaningful Canvas implementation at their site. The single most important element of a quality implementation is the engagement and support of the leaders who will be side by side with teachers, students, and families throughout the school year. Upon completion of this Institute, you and your leadership team will have the knowledge and skills required to lead forward in Canvas with confidence and competence through the development of a plan for Canvas that will be actionable and specific to your school & its culture. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Space is limited to 30 participants. To register, please complete the one-question form linked here: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfeZfMLa-QfXWIA–0r_PX8qeNUnXPSiDi_-suI2bxjIZnGVw\/viewform<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n REMINDERS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is not a reminder of something to do, but rather, a “thank you” and reminder about the vital role you play as a community of leaders<\/strong>…<\/p>\n\n\n\n The great redwoods of California are on of the beautiful natural wonders of North America. These giant evergreens can grow to a towering 300 feet tall and live for hundreds of years. For all their magnificence, one would think the redwoods would require a deep root system to keep them upright. Instead, they have roods that spread out along the surface of the forest floor to capture all of the moisture possible, intertwining with the roots of other redwoods in the grove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The interlocking roots securely support and sustain these giant sequoias when stroms strike and fierce winds blow. The trees’ survival depends on the combined support of each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You have (particularly this year) stood together, supported each other, encouraged one another… and have become stronger because of it. You continue to grow and be magnificent, just like these redwoods. Some years it is just more obvious – like it has been this year. To say it one more time, I am blessed to have been able to work for and with you, able to call you colleagues and friends. You are outstanding leaders and will continue to grow and flourish in your leading of people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" TO DO: If you haven’t yet, don’t forget to get your Equity Stance in before you take off for the summer. These will be used\/referenced at the August 12 Leadership Retreat. _________________________________________________________________________________ From Katie: Bend-La Pine Schools will continue its … Continue reading
MS Building Leaders:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n