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Safety minutes: <\/strong> Julianne and Clint Burleigh will join us at our next HS Admin team on Oct 21<\/strong>. We are putting together talking points together for their minutes, but if you have input about a specific topic you would like to discuss, please send those ideas to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here is an important message from Jay and Lora related to the Excellence and Equity Reviews<\/strong>: Thanks to all of you for your willingness to facilitate SIW activities with your staffs related to the Excellence and Equity Review. We have received notes from a few schools that did the activity this week, and we have a request for those of you who have not done it yet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we reviewed the notes for \u201careas for growth,\u201d they are PRIMARILY addressing what resources will support your work: more SEL behavioral support, smaller class sizes, etc. These are important factors and will certainly improve learning in your schools. However, we all know that even with all these additional resources, if the adults and the systems of the schools don\u2019t grow and learn how to address all students\u2019 needs more effectively, we will have limited success in changing the outcomes we already see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is why the second question in the reflection section is so important. It addresses OUR ACTIONS AS ADULTS IN THE SCHOOL. Please help to emphasize this question in both the reflection and discussion portions of your activity. Thanks again, and don\u2019t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for leading an Excellence and Equity Review process with your staff during an SIW between now and Nov 13.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Please share <\/strong>this professional development opportunity with your Language Arts Teachers. <\/strong>The Writing Conversations <\/strong>series began with the regional Cascades Commitment grant <\/em>several years ago and is co-facilitated by teachers from BLPS and COCC. It is open to all LA high school teachers<\/strong> and those who choose to participate will earn curriculum rate pay. Teachers sign up on the link provided on this Writing Conversations information sheet.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NEW Classified Evaluation Docs:<\/strong> Here is an important message from HR that also has some follow-up communication expected on your part:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have worked with our OSEA leadership to establish a new classified evaluation rubric<\/strong> (Word<\/a> and PDF<\/a>). \n While the contract language has not changed around timing or frequency \n(at least once every two years), this new form will allow for a more \nmeaningful discussion with your classified staff members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, here is the (fillable!) goal setting form<\/a> to use with staff.  We would like for you to delete all previous evaluation forms you have used<\/em> in the past with classified<\/em>\n from your system.  This new form will be the only one that will be \napproved for use going forward.  We ask that you plan to discuss this \nnew form with your classified staff and let them know this will be the \nform used in the spring for evaluations.  We want to avoid any surprises\n for our staff when you pull out a new form to use for their \nevaluation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, we are available for any questions you may have either via phone or when we see you at the next horizontal meeting.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here is an important note from Mike Tiller <\/em>about the Sites and Facilities Survey<\/strong>: Once again it is time to begin preparing for the Sites and Facilities Committee that will convene in the Fall of 2020. The Sites and Facilities team is comprised of District staff and community members who review data and develop a recommendation for the Board which includes new schools, asset preservation projects, and additions and\/or improvements to existing schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To assist the committee in their work, we are asking each of you to provide information about the facility in which you work each day.  Please use this Sites and Facilities Review document<\/a>, answering all of the questions thoroughly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please follow the process as outlined and note that the surveys are due to the Facilities Office by December 11, 2019<\/strong>. Please email those to Cathy Barkee. Once we have your survey we will schedule a meeting with you <\/strong>to help us clearly understand those needs. If you have any questions please reach out to myself (x4702) or Angus Eastwood (503.807.4125). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday is our first training for your 1st and 2nd-year teachers <\/strong>around Disciplinary Literacy<\/strong>. This article provides a great definition and understanding of Disciplinary Literacy and outlines some content-specific examples. Thank you to Dean, Jackie, and Alex for making this happen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Please display this on your community board and share this with your staff about OHP coverage: Flyer from OHP<\/a> (English & Spanish versions) regarding family health coverage<\/strong>. You may also be receiving additional copies of this flyer to have available at various parent events. (This will be made available by OHP \u2013 you do not need to make copies or hand these out.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shay briefly reviewed the RESULTS <\/a>from the September 16 Leadership Survey and Listening<\/em> session this week at our Leadership Team Meeting. I am sharing them here in case you want to review them in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In keeping with the positive and inclusive spirit days theme<\/strong>: Kinsey shared some positive ideas<\/a><\/strong> for Spirit Days from the California Association of Activities Directors<\/em>. I especially like the “Nobody Eats Alone Day!” How about the “Positive Social Media Post” day? The student posting the most positive posts during lunch wins a prize. Points deducted for posting during class…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As was mentioned a few weeks ago, our district policy around Mother Friendly Workplace<\/strong> (GBDA-AP) has received some updates. Of particular note are these two pieces: <\/p>\n\n\n\n