{"id":3615,"date":"2024-04-12T19:03:55","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T19:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/juan.cuadros\/?p=3615"},"modified":"2024-04-12T19:03:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T19:03:55","slug":"4-8-2024-week-of-april-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/juan.cuadros\/2024\/04\/12\/4-8-2024-week-of-april-12\/","title":{"rendered":"4.8.2024 (Week of April 12)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Team,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was great to see you this week in your buildings. I appreciate your hard work and thoughtfulness as you prepare your staffing plans for the 24-25 school year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have a restful weekend. ~Juan  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-35db2414b388fee9e03a0a56bd9b0304\" style=\"color:#f60606\">To Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blue-color has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-cc81c90c01e8f3b6194c3f566689e58c wp-block-paragraph\">From Dean Richards (Repeat-for March 22 Blog)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-625be4071f56d1d5730562420040de32 wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to those schools who have completed the option sets. Everyone should have this completed by May 3rd. Reach out to Dean for more questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we turn to Spring, staffing plans and graduations start to rule the day.\u00a0 It also begins the process of curriculum requests. While we have not hit the mark yet, it continues to be the goal to have teachers have all requested materials by the first day of work. We are working to increase communication on the process with all involved this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will need a specific Option Set for curriculum built&nbsp; by May 5<sup>th<\/sup>. We have been in communication with schedulers about this new request and why it is needed.&nbsp; This means that for administrators who allocate FTE to have the&nbsp;<strong>Admin Section Allocation completed by April 26<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>. This allows us to begin Phase 2 of the curriculum requests (these are the course specific requests) on May 6<sup>th<\/sup>. Delays will mean that teachers will not be able to receive approval\/denial information before they leave for summer break.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are asking for all teachers to have their requests completed by May 31<sup>st<\/sup>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is a details timeline of our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1rdVmL6YQQl5C2OkjBh9iD4pMaZWfMtKEYlLjbFnjjwI\/edit?usp=sharing\">curriculum request timeline.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, an email was sent to those who typically create the Option Sets about a Curriculum Option Set. This communication went to some Administrators and Curriculum Secretaries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e225ef23cdb9fa8ff5270d157bad2b18\" style=\"color:#0c63ed\">This and That<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blue-color has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f90c905b93acdd71d09372a89491f698 wp-block-paragraph\">From Kinsey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Title IX Coordinator<\/u><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coordination of TItle IX responsibilities are transitioning from Steve Herron to Kinsey, to align better with current practices and with other Civil Rights-related coordination duties.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a reminder, Title IX protections cover:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>athletics, academics, and activities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>admissions, hiring, access;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pregnant and parenting students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a potential incident or complaint that involves one of the above topics, please promptly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Report it via the bias incident reporting form, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact Kinsey\u00a0 \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Upcoming Office of DEI district-wide events<\/u><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mark your calendars!&nbsp; Please share a &#8216;save the date&#8217; with your staff as applicable (flyers and details to follow):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Queer Prom = Saturday, May 4<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a07:00pm at BTA (Star Wars theme, of course)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>K\u00ednderFiesta = Saturday, May 18<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a010:00am-1:00pm at the Ed Center (for newly-enrolling Spanish-speaking kindergarten families)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GSA in the Park = Thursday, June 6<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a010:00am-1:00pm at Troy Field\/Ed Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community celebrations (BLS family advisory groups will host booths):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pride = June 1, Drake Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juneteenth community celebration = June 15-16, Drake Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More details to follow.&nbsp; If any staff wants to volunteer or participate, please reach out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blue-color has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-833bcc813b253d136ff11a5cb509b2e7 wp-block-paragraph\">From Jackie Mueller- SUSTAINABILITY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EARTH DAY RESOURCES: Looking for something to use with students during Earth Day? Here are two great resources to explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/subjecttoclimate.org\/blog\/2024-earth-day-activity-guides-for-kids\">Subject to Climate Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/subjecttoclimate.org\/blog\/2024-earth-day-activity-guides-for-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/oregonclimateeducation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oregon Climate Educator Hub<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FOOD WASTE REDUCTION VIDEOS: Food waste reduction week, which took place April 1-7<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;provided an opportunity to challenge students to make changes in their choices. This initiative not only aims to reduce waste but also plays a crucial role in our greenhouse gas reduction and climate change mitigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have not had the chance to view them yet, you can watch the food waste reduction video created for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/810581991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">elementary schools here<\/a>&nbsp;and for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hpuR4y1Rdzw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">middle\/high schools here.<\/a>&nbsp;These videos will help you and staff and students learn about the meal program requirements and how to reduce waste through choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IDLE-FREE CAMPAIGN: School green teams are preparing for Earth Week, and many will be working on Idle-Free campaigns at schools.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1WuL_raKMGmPDocDlH-oaNC5fJwAJE9H0\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here is a PDF<\/a>&nbsp;you can share with parents and driving students about idling.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/14Morj_JZxvDeEh6fqxj9yGeRiouBnsSl\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here is some information<\/a>&nbsp;that was created by the green team at BSH. And lastly,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1uF3nZ9NWlIU5G50lAJRi38GXY5xDQ8ZF\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=106764406820245756985&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here is newsletter and parent letter ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MAY 8<sup>TH<\/sup>&nbsp;WALK AND ROLL TO SCHOOL:&nbsp;<strong>New this year, we will be distributing a google sheet to each school for each teacher to log a simple tally of who walked, biked, took the bus, or drove to school on May 8th. It will take less than 30 seconds and we really appreciate your help with this!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please join us in celebrating the\u00a0May\u00a0Walk\u00a0+ Roll to School Day Event on May 8th! If your school is interested in participating please contact (<a href=\"mailto:marika@commuteoptions.org\">marika@commuteoptions.org<\/a>) She can drop off\u00a0Walk\u00a0+ Roll swag, posters, and informational\u00a0flyers for to distribute to students. In addition, feel free to use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Ibhh_8TtGhx8nNpr8nEHZ_qQT1Q5raIs\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this poster<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1nZlPxqiKhpBNAluAPbeFBBizw_eIyHBw\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">take-home flyers<\/a>. The following language can be sent to students and parents:<br>*\u00a0<em>Please join us in celebrating\u00a0May\u00a0Walk\u00a0+ Roll to School Day on May 8th by\u00a0walking\u00a0or rolling to school. Log your trip for a chance to win a prize!<\/em>\u00a0<em>See the following link to log your trip and for more information. Thank you!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f70df1e126be1854abab11b29f7fc200\" style=\"color:#277bd0\">Reminders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blue-color has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-14cb727b1bf1e451b7181bb2fbc637c5 wp-block-paragraph\">From Paul Dean, Human Resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HR has been working to better understand what staff may or may not do during their lunch periods and here is what we\u2019ve learned:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For certified staff:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>We cannot enter into any agreement that infringes on their 30-minute duty free lunch. Here is the relevant\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oregon.public.law\/statutes\/ors_342.608\">ORS 342.608<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For classified staff:\u00a0<\/strong>The district consulted with BOLI as to whether classified employees can voluntarily waive their meal period. The answer we received was to refer to our CBA to see if it includes language allowing classified staff to forgo the meal period and work through it. The BLS\/OSEA CBA states the following:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>16.5.2: With the supervisor\u2019s approval, employees may work through break<br>and\/or meal period, work a regular schedule, and receive pay for the extra time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>In unusual circumstances, supervisors may require employees to work during break and\/or meal periods, provided employees will be granted compensatory time off, for the time worked, or paid time and one-half for the break and\/or meal time actually worked.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In summary, certified licensed staff&nbsp;cannot&nbsp;work during their 30-minute duty free lunch period.&nbsp; Classified staff may agree to work through breaks or meal periods, with prior supervisor approval, and receive pay for this extra time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Performance Evaluation Reminders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All goals, formal observations and most mini\u2019s should be finalized in UKG by the end of April.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are asking Level Leaders to review your progress during their next one-on-one site visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition,&nbsp;please initiate&nbsp;Self-Reflections (SRs) for your staff this week. You may \u2018skip\u2019 instead of \u2018initiate\u2019 SRs those who are not on a full evaluation cycle this year.&nbsp; Staff are instructed to complete their SRs by May 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1cDjsCYoz7RKFmqkSoPoyXLZmKg5X7QuM\/view?usp=drive_link\">Here<\/a>\u00a0is an instruction video to share with your staff on how to complete self-reflections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1rmcRDzKaLUzoaEuGF_gpUkHRj2buoGV7\/view?usp=drive_link\">Here<\/a>\u00a0is an instructional video for admin on how to review, submit and finalize self-reflections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blue-color has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ee064ff411797652a153772b95adc571 wp-block-paragraph\">From Dave VanLoo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just a heads up that some new information and resources have been added to this&nbsp;<em>Important OSAS Testing Information<\/em>&nbsp;document. New content includes updates to the TIDE user guide, tracking resources related to accessibility, and the SEED survey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1mOiq0TreI7wihCJL3c8XWl1DicngbXM4LuTQ46H4fyk\/edit?usp=sharing\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1mOiq0TreI7wihCJL3c8XWl1DicngbXM4LuTQ46H4fyk\/edit?usp=sharing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please reach out with any questions or support you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-blue-color has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-954e309675a9aec324145204df53248a wp-block-paragraph\">Roger White &amp; Family Support<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you Patrick for sharing the information about how we can help Roger and his family as they rally around helping their husband and dad as he fights the hardest fight of his life to recover. While it is a Meal Train link, it is also a place to send gift cards and donate money as well. What to help?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mealtrain.com\/trains\/gm9yy3\">Click this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-bc98c2bb924b20104d146b982d805745\" style=\"color:#0a5cf2\">Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>April 16: <\/strong>District ICCL &amp; Admin @Mountain View HS auditorium at 4:15-6:15 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>April 18:\u00a0<\/strong>Secondary Instructional Planning Meeting 8:00-10:30 @Ed Center Board Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>April 19:&nbsp;<\/strong>Have Staffing Plans completed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>April 25:&nbsp;<\/strong>Middle School Horizontal @PCMS at 3:00-4:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>April 26 &amp; 29:&nbsp;<\/strong>Juan out of office. Limited email but available by text &amp; phone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>May 9: <\/strong>Middle School Horizontal @PBMS at 3:00-4:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e6236d3c4d09b5238e6d275545369de0\" style=\"color:#0a83f2\">Fish On&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"827\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/juan.cuadros\/files\/2021\/08\/1C6D27AB-9600-4781-94B6-5318CED406FF-827x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/juan.cuadros\/files\/2021\/08\/1C6D27AB-9600-4781-94B6-5318CED406FF-827x1024.jpeg 827w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/juan.cuadros\/files\/2021\/08\/1C6D27AB-9600-4781-94B6-5318CED406FF-242x300.jpeg 242w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/juan.cuadros\/files\/2021\/08\/1C6D27AB-9600-4781-94B6-5318CED406FF-768x951.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/juan.cuadros\/files\/2021\/08\/1C6D27AB-9600-4781-94B6-5318CED406FF.jpeg 1228w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Team, It was great to see you this week in your buildings. I appreciate your hard work and thoughtfulness as you prepare your staffing plans for the 24-25 school year. Have a restful weekend. ~Juan To Do From Dean Richards &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/juan.cuadros\/2024\/04\/12\/4-8-2024-week-of-april-12\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":633,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3615","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/juan.cuadros\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3615","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/juan.cuadros\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/juan.cuadros\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/juan.cuadros\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/633"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/juan.cuadros\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3615"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/juan.cuadros\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3615\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3631,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/juan.cuadros\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3615\/revisions\/3631"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/juan.cuadros\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3615"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/juan.cuadros\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3615"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/juan.cuadros\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3615"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}