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From HR: Classified Evaluations: It is that time of year again when HR sends out the list of classified employees who need to be evaluated this year. As a reminder, our classified staff are evaluated at least once every two years. COVID and the craziness of last year have resulted in quite a few evaluations getting bumped by a year or two, so some of you might see that your list is much bigger than usual.
Here are the three items you will need to complete the process:
- The Classified Evaluation Rubric
- A Classified goal setting form
- Using this form is your choice (optional)
- Please do not return the goal setting form to HR. Those are for your files only
- 21/22 list of Classified employees who need evaluations from your site/department
We are making a change to the process of how you will submit your completed evaluations to HR.
We will be utilizing our Frontline software to capture the completed evaluations this year. Please do not send the hard copies to HR. Instead, watch this quick training video for instructions on how to upload your paperwork. We would like to have all evaluations completed and uploaded in Frontline by May 13, 2022.
After review of the attached staff list, please let us know if you see any errors or have any questions.
Thank you, Your HR Classified Team {Jessica Lamay (x1118) & Kelly Marty (x1115)}
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AP Training this summer: Please submit names of teachers who need AP training this summer to April by April 1. Be sure to include what specific training they need. We will give preference to teachers who are teaching AP for the first time OR teachers who content is under revision. We require teachers to be trained in AP prior to teaching an AP course, whenever possible.
Information:
From Dave VanLoo – Please see Dave’s email earlier this week titled “Important!! OSAS Security Training and Testing for 2021-22” it was dated 2/15. It has important and timely information regarding state testing and training.
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Math Pathways: This information about mathematics “pathways” in middle and high school is being shared with our fifth grade staff AND fifth grade families.
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From Lora: We heard great disappointment from many administrators about the training with the Center for Educational Leadership (CEL) scheduled for June 27th and 28th, primarily because many of you will have completed your contractual days by those dates. SO, we are postponing the first two days of the training until the week of August 8th. We will share the exact dates of those trainings, as well as the schedule for the entire school year’s work with CEL, as soon as they confirm the dates.
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Here are some follow-up resources for building administrators related to our recent workshop on February 4.
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This letter was sent to certified staff from Kinsey this week:
Dear certified teacher,
A key priority within our district’s equity efforts is to improve outcomes and experiences for our culturally- and linguistically-diverse students and families.
We know that teachers who have specialized skills and training through an ESOL endorsement are better able to:
- understand multilingualism,
- identify strengths and assets of emergent bilingual students,
- support language acquisition during teaching, and
- partner with families through culturally-sustaining practices.
Want to obtain your ESOL endorsement for free?! Bend-La Pine Schools has partnered with OSU to provide a full scholarship to five certified teachers, to participate in the endorsement program.
To learn more about this opportunity; understand the timeline, application, and selection process; and ask questions, please join BLS and OSU:
- Informational session and Q-and-A
- Tues, March 8th 4:30-5:15pm
- WebEx meeting: join here
Here are additional details about this opportunity, and here is the application (due April 1, 2022).
Growing your toolbox of culturally- and linguistically-sustaining practices is incredibly valuable and relevant professional learning for educators, as our community grows and diversifies. If you are interested in learning about other PD opportunities related to this topic, please reach out to your building’s Language Specialist, or to one of our district’s multilingual department instructional coaches.
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Updates from our COVID Team:
YES to Foreign Exchange Students: Schools are OK to welcome Foreign Exchange Students in our school for the 22-23. Schools must adhere to the guidelines in JECB-AP including only accepting students from programs that require a J1 Visa with local coordinators to ensure that students are supported. It is the responsibility of the exchange programs, not the school, to secure host families for the students.
YES to volunteers for field trips and after school activities beginning April 1: Volunteers must be cleared through our volunteer process AND staff must have a mitigation plan submitted and approved prior to the event.
FYI From Terry Cashman– water fountains are being turned back on. Clearance was given by the health department. Walt will coordinate with your building engineer on getting this done.
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Learn more about Project Wayfinder: We are excited to share with you our pilot of Wayfinder SEL + Beyond Curriculum. By filling out the Interest Form you will gain access to the Wayfinder App and receive a 30-45 minute orientation.
The Wayfinder program is designed specifically with middle and high school students in mind. The focus of the program is to help students build connection and belonging so they can discover their purpose and live a life of meaning. Check out their website if you’re interested in more information. Or take a look at the 10 Lesson Scope + Sequence.
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From Nick in the Business office -Here is a handy link explaining the different budgets that you work with. This may be helpful as we start to get ready to head into another budgeting season.
Calendar:
HERE is the calendar for meetings for the year
Here is a sample Learning Walk schedule you can use as a guide to plan that visit.
- February 22-25: CTE Appreciation Week! Stephen and I will be visiting our CTE teachers. Stephen sent you a schedule so you can join!
- February 22: HS VP Work Session @ Ed Center in the Board Room 8:00-9:30
- February 22: HS LA work session with Mary Erenworth @ BSHS Perseverance Hall 4:00-6:00
- February 24: Learning Walk @ LPHS WL and CTE 1:00-3:00
- February 28: Preparing to Lead Equitable Schools–Principals only. 3:30-5:00 location TBD
- March 1: Principal Work Session 8:00-9:30 @ BTA@ MHS