Staff Update
Published: August 26
Construction Updates From the Weekend
Friday Update
Camera server installed
15 Cameras installed
10 clocks installed
4- 43” TV’s
The front doors are working on access control system.
We corrected the issue with the Aiphone. There was a fuse blown due a bad connection in the ceiling from the other contractors installation.
We did some testing of the PA.
We got 14 cameras hung.
Pulled cable for speakers in cafeteria
Hung 8 clocks.
Wired 3 more doors on field side.
Began programming of camera server
Continued programming and testing access control.
Tested function of PA
Most of our time was spent pulling cable in the cafeteria as this took 3 people. This was due to working off of a lift having another person in mezzanine and one on the ground.IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Kickboard is up and running. We will calibrate shoutouts soon so we can be sure we're being equitable...but for now pour on the positive. That's how we hook them.
- Ehallpass seems to be going well. If you have questions, please ask Stacie.
- James and I should be more free to be in classrooms this week.
- THURSDAY NIGHT VOLLEYBALL GAMES from 5-8.
- Friday: Snack City in the office workroom. Bring a snack to share.
Star Testing
Please inform students that this is their baseline score for goalsetting this year. This score will be reported to parents.
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
- 15-Minute Faculty Circle at 2:45 in room 602 (Jay Huber hosting). Our focus will be Staff Icebreaker and Behavior Support.
- Volleyball at Beechwood
- Band Demos from 4-6pm
Tuesday
- Edulastic and Mastery Connect Meetings
- Volleyball at Twenhofel
Wednesday
- Hump Day Happy Cart
- MyOn online student library training in library at 2:45pm
Thursday
- Volleyball home games vs. Woodland (5, 6, and 7pm)
- Edulastic/Mastery Connect Meetings
- Group from East Hardin visiting
Friday
- 1 Hour Delay Schedule. Megadrill from 7:45am-??
- Snack City in the office workroom. Bring a snack to share.
- 3 Day Weekend BAYBEE!!!
Bally Staff Site
Evaluation Timelines for 2018-2019
NON-TENURED
Self Reflection and PGP by October 15
First Formative by November 15 Schedule Formative 1 Here.
Second Formative by April 15 Schedule Formative 2 Here.
Summative and Summative Conference by April 30 Schedule Summative Here
TENURED
You may schedule now.
Self Reflection and PGP by October 15
Formative by April 15 Schedule Formative Here. or Schedule Formative Here.
Summative and Summative Conference by April 30 on the 3rd year of a 3 year cycle Schedule Summative Here
We are not using CIITS this year. Stay tuned for the super-funness that will be our new forms. Conner folks should be very familiar with them. Hint.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dT3nz68IpnCLZuc63Sq0rqaiX9QgORmE/view
Budget Committee
The following will serve on the Budget Committee this year:
1. Admin: Bowles and Demetrakis
2. PTSO Treasurer: Denise Volz
3. Financial Secretary: Holly Morgan
4. Athletic Director: Pat Pidgeon
5. Teachers: Sara Fay and Stacey Welch
PBIS Team
Meet the first Thursday of every month at 2:45pm.
Next meeting: Thursday, September 6th at 2:45pm in conference room.
1. Determine roles.
2. Review Kickboard data.
3. Review student PBIS survey.
4. Set monthly challenges.
The PBIS team is: Bernadette Leonard, Cheryl Michels, Sarah Stamper, Tabatha Byrd, Meredith Palmer, Jennifer White, and Nikki Herrmann.
Content and Grade Level Leaders
CONTENT LEADERS
Meet during 8th grade plan
Science: Bernadette Leonard
Social Studies: Jen Woolf
Math: Andy Jones
ELA: Mindy Earsing
TEAM LEADERS
Meet at 2:45pm the first Wednesday of every month.
UA: Kristi Heist
Sped: Katy Dennis
6th grade: Jen White
7th grade: Traci Barton
8th grade: Mindy Earsing
Supply Cabinet Suggestions
SBG Book Study Review (Destination 1)
Destination 1 took a look at negative grading practices. All of the practices below will be eliminated in our school so we can focus on reporting mastery to our parents. We will do this by separating academic scores from work skills.
The following negative grading practices will not be used by our teachers:
1. Using zeros.
2. Using extra credit.
3. Combining academic performance with work skills
4. Averaging scores to create an overall grade
5. Assigning a "semester killer" project or assessment
6. Taking points off for late work...or for "no name" or for anything other than mastery of content.
Staff Remind
To subscribe to the Remind I use for parents, text @allbally to 81010.