{"id":7571,"date":"2024-03-15T15:56:30","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T22:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/?p=7571"},"modified":"2024-03-15T15:56:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T22:56:30","slug":"march-15-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/katie.legace\/2024\/03\/15\/march-15-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"March 15, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome, Donna!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is my pleasure to welcome Donna Servignat<\/strong> to Bend La Pine Schools and our High School Superstar Team as she becomes the next Principal at Summit High School<\/strong>! Here is the media release<\/a> shared with the community this week that shares a bit more about Donna. Donna will be coming to Bend for a meet and greet in late April or May. Stay posted!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To Do: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Scott M.: Levy presentations with your staffs:<\/strong> It\u2019s important that we dedicate time this spring to help District staff understand the levy and how it would help us address unmet needs in all of our schools. Our\u00a0levy talks for staff meetings\u00a0would touch on the tax rate, estimated cost for property owners, the amount this would raise annually over 5 years, and our 6 priority areas for investing the levy funds. We also can go over the rules on employee advocacy for the levy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you like us to visit your school to provide a short levy overview? Anytime between April 1 and May 20 is available, although ballots will be mailed to voters May 1, so April is the preferred window of opportunity. Please sign up for a time HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Communication to Families about E-Bikes and E-Scooters: <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After much public comment to our school board and administrators, and in consultation with law enforcement, we have created a new rule governing e-bikes and e-scooters on school campuses (KGB-AR: Public Conduct on District Property).<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under this new rule, those who operate bicycles, electric bicycles or electric scooters must be in compliance with Oregon motor vehicle and bike regulations and laws on school property. The rule also states, \u201cE-bikes and E-scooters are prohibited on district property for persons under age 16.\u201d <\/em>Accordingly, the District will no longer allow any student under age 16 to bring an e-bike or e-scooter onto school property.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are giving families time now and April 8<\/em> <\/strong>to adjust to this change and are asking each school to send out this family letter to our families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HERE<\/a> is the family letter (in Spanish and English) for each school to send to their communities.\u00a0 Please send at your earliest convenience.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 If you want to personalize the message for your school, or add additional details to the second bullet on which office or staff member can issue parking permits, please make sure a CAFE Program\u00a0member<\/a>\u00a0adds that same info to the Spanish version on page 2.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scott Maben will be sending each school a few of the signs to post at your bike rack areas.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Management of E Bike and E Scooters on High School Campuses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. We treat e-bikes and e-scooters as we do student motor vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Students must register their e-bike and e-scooters and receive a parking pass that must be clearly displayed on the e-bikes and e-scooters at all times while on campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. e-bikes and e-scooters parking passes could be a small sticker on the bike and on the student’s ID card<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. e-bikes and e-scooters registration use the same or similar form we use for motor vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. The registration process will include age verification through a Synergy look-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. No fee to register e-bikes and e-scooters <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. e-bikes and e-scooters on school grounds without proof of registration will be locked\/chained in the bike rack<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. We have launched a comprehensive district marketing campaign regarding the new policy and practices at each school; information has been sent to K-12 families and staff. High schools are asked to send this letter<\/a> to families at your earliest convenience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Please reach out to Katie or Kinsey if you have questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    From Jackie: Student Voice Council Applications<\/strong>: are now open for the 2024-2025 school year! Applications will be accepted until April 3rd<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Superintendent’s Student Voice Council is seeking new students to represent their school’s student body. Council members collaborate to evaluate current district practices, engage school communities in deeper understanding, and cultivate leadership, communication, and advocacy skills. Members attend monthly Board of Directors meetings, deliver an SVC report, and provide genuine student voice and perspective in Bend-La Pine Schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We are looking for 5-10 applicants from each school, from which 2-4 members will be selected. Please share this opportunity with students whom you and your staff believe would be excellent candidates for this leadership role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Please share this document<\/a> with staff and student candidates. There is a video link<\/a> with additional information from current council members and link to the application.  Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    From Sean:<\/strong> This is a\u00a0memo<\/a>\u00a0on how to handle confidentiality of students accessing the school based health centers.\u00a0 Please be sure every administrator and front office staff reads this information. Please reach out to me with questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    From Student Services:<\/strong> We have been working all year to implement and support Positive Behavior Support Plans. We want to hear from you about your experiences and needs moving forward. Please take a few minutes to fill out the attached survey. We only need one administrator per school to complete it. Thank You!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Survey Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    From The Communications Department<\/strong>: Please make sure you share\u00a0this message\u00a0<\/a>with families prior to spring break. <\/strong>We want to make sure our families have the resources for care during break when we are not available to support.The countdown to spring break is on and for many, it\u2019s a time for rest and a little adventure. It also comes with stress and challenges. It\u2019s important to stay mindful and take care of ourselves.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Reminders\/Action Items:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n