Author Archives: Paul Dean

From the Educational Technology Team: OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, introduced a new version of their product, designed specifically for educators, and it is now available to all BLS staff by request. It includes expanded capabilities, higher usage limits, and protections for … Continue reading →

Summative Evaluations Doug, Kim, Scott McD and Scott B will be reviewing the goal setting, self-assessment and summative evaluation process with department leaders to ensure that we are all on the same page as we transition into spring. June 30th … Continue reading →

Miller Fire & PBMS Water Damage We want to extend our sincere appreciation to our maintenance and custodial teams for their exceptional response to the Miller fire and the water restoration work at PBMS. Faced with middle-of-the-night demands, tight timelines, … Continue reading →

Leadership Launch On August 7, Jeannie Bloome from COREN (Central Oregon Regional Educational Network) led our teams through a KPI (Key Performance Indicators) exercise. She will be joining us three times this year to build on that initial session with … Continue reading →

Leadership Launch Our COO team gathered on August 6th with all BLS administrators and office managers to refocus our energies on our mission/vision: Thriving Forward: Rooted in Purpose, Steady in Growth. Feedback from the Ops “speed dating” morning session was … Continue reading →

Transitioning Into The Summer While the school year has officially come to a close for our students and staff, the pace is only picking up for many of our operational teams. Summer is when our departments shift into high gear—executing … Continue reading →

From Student Services: The Nest Program will be relocating to Summit HS next fall The Nest is a self-contained program (run by the HDESD) for elementary students who experience dysregulation and need a highly specialized environment to develop skills. It is … Continue reading →

Safety Drills @ Bend Senior High School Bend HS medical emergency drill (additional drill they chose to do outside our required drills) that was planned and executed by Paul Hutter and Nurse Shannon at Bend HS. Multi agency drill with … Continue reading →

Monthly Leadership Meetings JANUARY 29: Please read Chapter 1 in “Thriving Leaders” and bring your laptop to the All Admin PD on Wednesday the 29th at BSHS Perseverance Hall from 3:00-4:30. FEBRUARY 19: Ops will be meeting separately from TLC. … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →