Principal's Playbook - Oct. 17, 2018

Oct. 17, 2018

MONTHLY CHECKLIST

Click on the link below for a list of important tasks that affect students and families, budgeting, communications, professional development, building operations and more. All checklists can be found in the Administrator Handbook .

October To-Do List

ACTION ITEMS

COUNTDOWN TO NOV. 6 REFERENDUM

We are quickly approaching the Nov. 6 election where voters will decide on whether to increase SPPS school funding.

Please see the following items to consider:

Include referendum-related charts in your communications
One of the lowest operating levies
If state funding had kept up with inflation
Budget cuts
Present the referendum video or PowerPoint in a staff meeting
Order additional referendum materials for school events

2018-19 COMMUNITY GIVING CAMPAIGN - REQUEST FOR SITE COORDINATORS

This year's SPPS Community Giving Campaign begins Mon., Nov. 19 and runs through Dec. 7. Now is the time to name a site coordinator to build support for this year’s campaign. Your site coordinator can be a teacher, educational assistant, administrative support staff, principal or assistant principal.

Site coordinator training takes place in Room D at 360 Colborne on:

Thurs., Nov. 8, 7:30-8:30 a.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 9, 7:30-8:30 a.m.

A site coordinator for Community Giving:

Creates enthusiasm and publicity for the campaign
Encourages coworkers to participate
Speaks at staff meetings
Distributes brochures
Keeps site employees informed of campaign status.

What makes a GREAT site coordinator?

A site coordinator is key to the campaign's success and should embody the spirit and passion of the school and its students. We suggest someone who:

Is a leader
Motivates and inspires others
Is actively involved in school activities
Is passionate about student success
Calls on a network of colleagues for support.

Please forward the name of your site coordinator to Maureen Hartung at mhartung@communitysharesmn.org by Oct. 31.

GOOD TO KNOW

SECURING A PRINCIPAL SUBSTITUTE

Please follow these steps to secure a substitute principal:

Contact Kenyatta McCarty (kenyatta.mccarty@spps.org) for the most up-to-date, approved substitute principal list. You must request permission from your assistant superintendent for a substitute principal who is not on the list. If approved, notify Kenyatta so the process can move forward.
Contact the preferred substitute principal.
Inform Kenyatta about long-term substitute principal assignments. There is no need to inform her for short-term assignments.
Be sure to submit supplemental pay for the substitute to Payroll.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PRINCIPAL MEETINGS

Academic Services Meeting: CANCELED

~~Wed., Oct. 24~~

~~8 - 11 a.m.~~

~~360 Colborne, Rooms A, B~~

Superintendent's District-wide Administrator Meeting (SDWAM):

Wed., Oct 31

8 - 11 a.m.

360 Colborne, Rooms A, B

OFFICE OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES

SECTION 504

Assistive Technology resources have been purchased through grant funds for use by students with a Section 504 plan when needs have been identified.

Training will be provided to 504 representatives on the use of the tools and applications per these dates and grade level:

Elementary School (K-5) Training Dates (choose one):

Tues., Nov. 27

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

360 Colborne, Room J

Wed. Dec. 5

9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

360 Colborne, Room F

Middle School (6-8) Training Dates (choose one):

Thurs., Nov. 8

8 - 11:30 a.m.

360 Colborne, Room J

Mon., Nov. 12

8 - 11:30 a.m.

360 Colborne, Room J

High School (9-12) Training Dates (choose one):

Thurs., Oct. 25

8 - 11:30 a.m.

360 Colborne, Room J

Fri., Nov. 2

8 - 11:30 a.m.

360 Colborne, Room J

For more information please read this document .

Contact rebecca.schmidt@spps.org with any questions.

IMPORTANT DATES

Important holidays, no school days, special religious days and family engagement events are available online at spps.org/calendar.

Oct. 18-19 - No School: all grades

Teacher professional development. Statewide teacher meeting

Oct. 26 - No School: PreK-5 & PreK-8 schools

Conference preparation. 6-8 middle schools in session.

DATE TO AVOID

Nov. 6 - Election Day

No school events or meetings after 6 p.m.

The Principal's Playbook is a collaboration between the Office of Leadership and the Office of Communications. The Playbook is the main source for communicating with principals. This weekly newsletter includes department action items, professional development opportunities and other updates that directly affect principals and other school leaders. Each Playbook also includes communications and marketing content to help schools communicate with their families.

Jada Wollenzien

Program Manager, Leadership Development

Office: 651-744-5074

jada.wollenzien@spps.org

Pepe Barton

Communications Consultant

Office: 651-744-5660

pepe.barton@spps.org