https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district\/academics\/academics-overview\/oregon-department-education-resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Oregon Statewide Assessment System (OSAS) Opt-Out Communication to Families<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The deadline for high schools to share (1) Annual Notices and (2) Opt-Out forms is December 9. The deadline for elementary and middle schools to share these forms is February 3. Here is a weblink containing ODE\u2019s Annual Notice and Opt-Out Forms to share with families.\u00a0https:\/\/www.bend.k12.or.us\/district\/academics\/academics-overview\/oregon-department-education-resources<\/a>\u00a0. This webpage will also be linked to school information webpages. Please be prepared to make forms available to parents or adult student in the school office as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below are additional important details from ODE\u2019s 2022-23 Test Administration Manual–<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Sean Reinhart<\/p>\n\n\n\n I have had some questions regarding the development of SLGGs by your Student Success Coaches and Student Success Instructors. With the uniqueness of their role, we have determined, for the purposes of writing SLGGs, that they will be considered TOSA\u2019s. The guidance from ODE states: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Teachers on special assignment <\/em><\/strong>(e.g. TOSA, instructional coach, mentor teacher) who do not provide instruction to students are not required to set SLG goals. However, they must participate in the evaluation process and may include measures of their impact on school and district goals for student achievement. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore, they NOT be required to develop SLGGs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Stephen Duval<\/p>\n\n\n\n Save the date. \u00a0On March 2nd, we will host our first district wide CTE fly up day. \u00a0All 8th<\/sup>\u00a0graders will visit their forecasted high school during the school day to take part in hands-on CTE activities. \u00a0This opportunity will give our students valuable exposure to CTE programs before they forecast for classes. \u00a0We have financial support for buses, subs, and supplies. \u00a0More information will be provided to you and your staff in the coming weeks, but please set aside this day on your calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From TLC<\/p>\n\n\n\n TLC Available to Support CEL\/Observations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n From Alandra Johnson<\/p>\n\n\n\n Principals, if you would like to share message with families about e-bikes, the attached bilingual message comes from the City of Bend Police Department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n E-Bikes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alandra Johnson<\/p>\n\n\n\n Awesome Volunteers<\/p>\n\n\n\n We would like to feature outstanding volunteers around our district. Does your school have a community or parent volunteer who is going above and beyond?\u00a0Please send Alandra a quick note to let her know.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n One more from Alandra<\/p>\n\n\n\n NEW: Social Media Policy<\/p>\n\n\n\n This summer, the Board of Directors approved a\u00a0new social media policy<\/a>. This is the FIRST social media policy we have had in place for our district and it makes some key changes that we want principals and staff to be aware of going forward. One of the key changes I want to highlight is that all official school accounts, including many student-run accounts, will need to go through an approval and oversight process. You can read details in the policy and I will be on hand at upcoming principal meetings to go over some additional details and answer questions. I\u2019ve also attached the Site Authorization form. Thanks! Alandra<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Dean Richards<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is the\u00a0document<\/a>\u00a0that was shared during the principal meeting about the next steps in CEL and a preview of the ICCL meeting on December 6th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Jackie Mueller<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sustainability updates<\/p>\n\n\n\n Energy Conservation over the Holidays<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Reminder to staff to shut down electronics and lighting. Building HVAC will be set to unoccupied mode over the holiday. Please remind staff to turn off electronics at the power switch in classrooms, unplug personal appliances in classrooms and common areas unless holding biological specimens or needed for safety, close windows, doors, and blinds. Here is the\u00a0SOP for Holidays<\/a>and quick\u00a0image<\/a>\u00a0to send in an email. For the month of September, BLS has consumed 200,000 kWh more than last year. There are new buildings on the grid but every conservation action does affect our impact. Thanks for taking time to shut down your school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conserve Energy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n From Scott McDonald and his team <\/p>\n\n\n\n The information below re: App requests, software requests, digital subscriptions and student data privacy was sent out last year but we think it needs to go out again just as a reminder to everyone<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the summer, our IT department receives a high number of requests for new applications, digital services, and tools to be implemented for the upcoming school year. We do our very best to say \u201cyes\u201d and meet stated timelines whenever possible. But the process does take time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the old days when software was simple, we could add a new app or service in a matter of hours. Nowadays, software is smart, which is good for efficiency and productivity. It is also bad, when it comes to securing data, particularly our student data. Thus, the need for frequent application quality checks and student data privacy contracts and agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The quality check-<\/strong>\u00a0This step is easy!\u00a0 We utilize a service from\u00a0Education Framework<\/a>\u00a0that helps us to find any security vulnerabilities or issues with a digital app or service.\u00a0 For some very simple applications that do not require any user information, the work can stop right here. (example: a graphing calculator app)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Student Data Privacy Contract<\/strong>\u2013 If an application or tool requires any user information or a user sign in, a Student Data Privacy Contract is required.\u00a0 This is an agreement signed by the vendor that states that their company will protect our student\/user data to the same high standards that we protect that data.\u00a0 Because many school districts require this agreement from the very same vendors, we now partner with the\u00a0Student Data Privacy Consortium.\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Partner districts in this group can piggyback onto each other\u2019s contracts and therefore expedite the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our shared roles and responsibilities-<\/strong> By working together and planning ahead, the process can go smoothly. Here is a suggested plan for success:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Those of you who have requested new services this past year know that we are still refining this process. We are certainly willing to take suggestions on how it can be improved. That said, we are no longer able to take shortcuts. There is too much at stake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank you for your patience and understanding.\u00a0 You can plan on seeing this email again the next time your school or department requests a new service or the next hot new application.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Week of November 21-25:<\/strong> No School-Holiday Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n November 28:\u00a0<\/strong>Assistant Principal Professional Development 7:30-8:30 @Ed Center Boardroom<\/p>\n\n\n\n Juan out of office<\/strong>: Nov 30-Dec. 6. I will have limited email and Cell <\/p>\n\n\n\n December 8: <\/strong>Middle School Work Session Time:3:00-4:30pm (New start time) @Pilot Butte Middle School<\/p>\n\n\n\n December 14:<\/strong> Office Managers meeting\u2014Ensure OM attends<\/p>\n\n\n\n December 19-Jan 3<\/strong>: Winter Break<\/p>\n\n\n\n Team, Remember to invite me and Eric Powell to one of your ICCL meetings asap(In your invite include Denise Sevigny) . The purpose of the meeting is to collect the state of middle schools in BLS. Thank you to those … Continue reading \n
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