From Dr. Coo<\/span>k (Please Read<\/p>\n\n\n\n YouthTruth Survey<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s ensure we get a high participation rate on this survey. Here is the cheat sheet<\/a> again from Tuesday’s meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Canvas Cleanup<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Continue to ensure every teacher has completed Canvas and Synergy set up<\/strong> so their grades are accurate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please share this schedule with your teachers:<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n January 12, next Wednesday, is the Educator Network Day <\/strong>in which teachers meet with content alike teams. Here is the schedule<\/a> which has been created by the teachers (District ICCLs) leading each team. Admin will not be assigned to Educator Network Teams this time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n From Alandra: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Please see her email and share this with your families Serve Our Schools: <\/a>Budget<\/a> Committee<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n From Lora<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n I know you\u2019re all aware of the tremendous pressure our staff is feeling at this point (and you, as well!). While negotiations with BEA over a memorandum of understanding are not complete, it is VERY likely that we will reserve a number of additional SIW times for teacher-directed work times. We will continue to include some high-priority professional learning opportunities on the February and April EN days, but these will be voluntary for staff. Here is the link to the updated calendar:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Updated SIW Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n From Kinsey<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding our dates<\/a> for upcoming forecasting, ACR, and orientation events<\/strong>: More from Kinsey \u2013<\/span> <\/strong>Thank you for reading the winter edition of the Language, Culture, Identity newsletter<\/a>.<\/a> This newsletter is shared with administrators, ELL staff, and LEAD cohort members. Feel free to share with your staff\/team, and if you have questions, concerns, or ideas regarding the content, reach out to Kinsey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Literacy Matters: Chapter 2 (FREE, Feb. 5)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n This first one, hosted by Aldine ISD in Houston, Tx. is totally free and is on a Saturday so teachers could easily attend. The speakers and organizations presenting have a strong track record of excellent and thought provoking work. Last year\u2019s conference drew thousands of attendees from across the country. This would be a good opportunity for principals to share with their teaching staffs. I do not know if these sessions will be recorded for later viewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/literacymatters-in-aldine-isd-chapter-2-<\/a>tickets<\/a>-182734342337<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Student masking issues<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Prior to break, a few of you shared that a handful of students are not consistently following masking protocols after repeated reminders and conversations with the students and their parents. We worked with Greg Colvin to develop a letter that can be sent home for our worst offenders and that could result in moving the repeat offenders to BLPO at the semester. Progressive steps of intervention\/discipline need to occur first and be documented. If you think this letter needs to be sent to any of your families, contact Juan first so I can discuss the situation with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Test kits<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Each school has Covid test kits and should be using them. If a staff member feels symptomatic, thinks they have been exposed, or needs some peace of mind let them test. If we run out we will order more. Tami is trying to make sure that all schools are staying stocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From your TLC and DEI Colleagues<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n For yourself and\/or your staff, here are great local opportunities for learning and connection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now might not feel like a natural time to engage in deep personal learning, as we grow tired of reacting to Covid. If an opportunity to learn and reflect in community would fill <\/em>your bucket, rather than deplete it, these might be for you. If that\u2019s not for you at the moment, you may know a teacher or student who would like to take advantage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n From Human Resources team<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n New Request-To-Hire Procedure For Administrators\/Supervisors<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We are discontinuing the practice of asking administrators to upload interview packets into google drive. Instead, you will upload Interview Packets directly into Frontline Recruit & Hire. <\/strong> The Crown Act<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Went into effect as of January 1, 2022. HERE<\/a> is a quick overview of what you need to know about this important law. Please reach out to Kinsey or me if you have questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Updated SIW Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n M.S. Horizontal Meeting Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hello Team, As things are ever changing and moving fast with COVID\/OMICRON, my formal site visits will be suspended for the month of January. 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Please ensure that you have interpreters secured in advance for all family events<\/strong>. Since we already know these dates, you can submit your requests now (Linguist Link here<\/a>).
Ensure all invitations and flyers regarding your family events have been translated prior to sending out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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To do that, you will print the packets (Certified Interview Packet<\/a>; Classified\/Extra Duty Interview Packet<\/a>) like normal, fill them out during the interview process and then scan them to your email.
Then, we\u2019ve created this short 1.5 minute video<\/a> on how to upload the scanned packet into Frontline. Here is a step-by-step guide shown in the video. Open Frontline Recruit\/HireLocate the forms module on the left-hand side of your screen Click on \u201cFill Out a New Form\u201dUnder the category \u201cApplicant Screening\u201d, click the Interview Packet box On the bottom-right hand corner of your screen, click \u201cContinue With Selected Forms\u201d It will ask you to type in the specific job and applicant\u2019s name. *Please make sure these match your hiring request* You will upload your Interview Packet to the form, answer the questions, and submit
Important: You will need to upload the interview packet BEFORE you make a Recommendation-to-Hire. New hires won\u2019t be approved until the uploaded documents can be reviewed by HR.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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