Prevention Updates
9-22-16
Department Updates
Happy First Day of Fall!
Updates:
- Monday, September 26th: There is no full staff meeting, however, we have a guest coming in to share information with all of you about Human Trafficking. Please plan on attending this from 9-10:30. Afterwards, Micki will be sharing our school consultant list and working with each of you to get the list updated. There is no agenda beyond that. Rhonda and I will be in mandatory professional development all day.
- Smore Accounts: Rhonda and I purchased bulk Smore accounts for our departments. If you would like an account, please let me know and then you can do newsletters just like this one!
- Department Cell Phones: The district is trying to move away from department-issued cell phones. I have made a case for the people doing case-management keeping their department-issued cell phones, but for the others, we will likely need to transition you to using your own with a stipend if you use it a lot for business. I'll get with you on these details as more information comes up. This is just a notice for now.
- Equipment: We've ordered some new equipment for the department through MSHN expansion dollars. New laptops have been ordered for Micki, Harriett, and me. In addition to the laptops, we've ordered an Amplified Classroom sound system that we can use when "on the road" or in smaller settings that a microphone is too big for.
- Support Staff: Melissa will be on an extended leave until at least December. I met with the support staff today to discuss our options for additional help. As a team, we decided to hire someone through a temporary agency to help out during this time. I'll keep you all updated as this moves forward.
To Do's
- Error: I don't think that our PPS people need to do this, but please hold the date in case: Educator Evaluator Training: With the change in legislation on certified staff educator evaluations, ERESA has committed to the Charlotte Danielson model for EIEA staff. ERESA will be hosting training on Friday, October 14, and Friday, October 28, 2016 in the QUAD. Please reserve your calendar for one of these dates. I expect this will be communicated at-large at a later date.
- Fiscal Year: September 30th is the last day of the fiscal year for all of our PPS grants. Please make sure you turn in receipts, expense forms, and other goodies to get processed.
Reminders
Room Usage
Please remember to shut down computers, projectors, equipment, lights, etc. after using the ERESA conference rooms for meetings or trainings. Wash and put away all dishes if you are using the kitchen areas.
Refrigerators
Will be cleaned out of anything not labeled on Fridays. If you are leaving something in the refrigerators, put your name on it.
Have Computer Issues?
Eaton RESA Prevention Program Services
Email: kthalison@eatonresa.org
Phone: 517-541-8711