December 4, 2024

The conference room is getting a makeover in the maintenance facility. Wait until you see the finished product!

Safe Schools Training Verification – From HR

We need your assistance in ensuring that all staff members have completed their required SafeSchools training, which was due on October 31. Please take a moment to review your roster to identify any employees who have not yet fulfilled this requirement and ask them to do so prior to December 6th

These trainings are a vital part of our commitment to employee awareness and understanding of expectations across sensitive subject areas. Your follow-up plays a crucial role in reinforcing this awareness.

If you need help accessing or reviewing your rosters, please reach out to HR-Tech for support. 

For any other questions or concerns, feel free to email Ryan Kelling directly.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter.

Inclement Weather Department Information

The following departments want to remind administrators about snow day tasks:

• Transportation:  Snow Routes can be accessed at this link
• Custodial:
  • Snow maps exist at each site with the custodian/principal. Those snow maps contains the three priorities:
    • Front entrance
    • Bus loop
    • Back entrance
  • Ice melt is applied on asphalt ONLY
  • Basalt (good traction and does not damage the concrete) is applied and kept on the sidewalk throughout the winter season to retain traction and is intentionally not cleared off 
  • Custodians report to work regardless of school closure decision
• Safety/IT – Please refer to the Bend-La Pine Schools Inclement Weather Guidelines 2024-2025 for essential information 

Time & Leave System Transition: Next Steps and Resources

In this transition, we are committed to making sure you have everything you need to manage time and leave accurately and confidently. Today, we’re sharing next-step resources designed to support you with the new process, answer questions, and ensure clarity around roles and responsibilities.

This shift to paper-based tracking for many staff is a temporary step that allows us to address technical issues directly and ensure accurate payroll for everyone. Our goal is to build a sustainable, efficient process that minimizes disruptions and supports each of you in your role.

Resources by Role
To guide you through this transition, we’ve created tailored training guides and FAQs for each role. These resources cover specific processes, responsibilities, and answers to common questions:

• Administrators:  Administrator Guide & FAQ
• Office Managers: Office Manager Guide & FAQ
• All Employees: Employee Guide & FAQ

We will continue updating these resources and post then on the Staff Portal —please check back regularly for the latest information.For any questions, please reach out to [email protected] 

Thank you for your commitment to this change, which ultimately strengthens our organization. Your patience and input are key to making this transition successful.

Sincerely, 

Jessica Houser
Assistant Director of Finance, Business Operations

School Building/Site Modification Request Form is Live Now

The following went out in the last level leader blogs:

Administrators are to follow the steps on this form if someone on your staff is considering a project that impacts your school facilities by altering/modifying an existing building or by adding a new structure to your site.  Reach out to your Level Leader and COO if you have any questions.

Upcoming Events

December 11: Leadership Meeting from 3:00 – 4:30 pm

January 29: Leadership Meeting from 3:00 – 4:30 pm

February 19: Leadership Meeting from 3:00 – 4:30 pm (This will be led by the COO Ops Core Team)