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TO DO: We are asking all principals to make an announcement regarding next year’s staff work hours during SIW on Wednesday, January 23. Our intention is to coordinate its release district-wide as best we can. Additionally, after the SIW announcement, … Continue reading →

TO DO: Principals: Thank you for getting your SLGGS, minis-observations and self-evaluations completed and entered into Talent EdPerform. The deadline for renewing (or not) probationary teachers is fast approaching. Work with Jon and me on these situations. At our individual … Continue reading →

To Do: Probationary Teachers:  Here is info from Jon regarding the processes we need to follow in working with probationary staff: It is time to start thinking about the renewal/non-renewal process. If you have an employee that you don’t want to … Continue reading →

To Do: Thank you for communicating with you teachers to temporarily cease the use of classroom visits by “In Our Backyard” as a resource for Human Trafficking curriculum.  This organization and the curriculum they provide has not been approved by … Continue reading →

TO DO: Student Shadowing- At our leadership meeting last Monday, Jay presented the opportunity/challenge of spending a half day shadowing a student in one of our schools, then interviewing the student after the shadow. While this activity has many benefits, what … Continue reading →

TO DO: *Principals:  At our meeting this Friday, Dec 7, we will decide on our recommendation in regards to allowing “early bird” classes and morning athletic practices for next year.  Please take some time to reflect on this and discuss … Continue reading →

To Do: *Employee Start Times input:  Due to the changes to student start times in the coming school year, it is likely that many employees will see changes in their regular work day start and end times.  The District Lead … Continue reading →

T0 D0: DHS no longer wants a paper copy of abuse referrals.  They DO want a phone call.  Please continue to fill out the reporting form, keep one copy, and send one copy to Jody in the Office of School … Continue reading →

TO DO: I need to move back our HS Principal meeting one week to Friday, Dec 7 at 7:15 and cancel the one scheduled for Friday, Nov 30.  Let me know if this does not work. Informational: The BrightBytes survey … Continue reading →

Thank you for another outstanding week, Building Leaders: I had the opportunity to attend the iNACOL conference this week.  The focus for the conference was innovation in high schools and here are several “takeaways” happening around our great nation: Many … Continue reading →