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
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COUNTDOWN TO NOV. 6 REFERENDUM
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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:
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REMIND ALL EMPLOYEES:
OPT-IN (DON'T ROLLOVER) FOR 2019 HEALTH INSURANCE
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Please remind your staff they
MUST opt-in for health insurance this year
. Human Resources is offering more benefit options, including a lower-cost health plan from SmartCare. Advise them to visit
spps.org/benefits.
Please print out multiple copies of this
flyer
and post them where your staff are likely to see them.
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UPDATE YOUR GIVEMN PAGE AND
REGISTER FOR GIVE TO THE MAX DAY
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Make sure your school's GiveMN page is updated and ready for Give to the Max Day on Nov. 15. GiveMN has changed platforms and has a list of
steps
you must take to get ready for this major online giving day. This year your school must also register to take part in Give to the Max Day.
After you have updated your school's GiveMN page, please send a link to that page to
brandi.cavalletti@spps.org
. She will make sure the DONATE button on your school's website connects directly to your GiveMN page.
If your school's PTA or PTO collects funds from GiveMN, please make sure a representative from the parent organization has updated the GiveMN page and that it connects to the DONATE button on the school's website.
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Grade Band Level Meeting:
Wed., Oct. 10
8 - 11 a.m.
Elementary at 360 Colborne, Rooms D, E, F
K-8/Middle at 360 Colborne, Rooms J, K
6-12/High at Humboldt Secondary School, Auditorium
Academic Services Meeting:
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
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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL MEETINGS
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Wed., Oct. 10
Cohort B
1 - 4 p.m.
360 Colborne, Rooms D, E, F
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OFFICE OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES
SECTION 504
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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
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Important holidays, no school days, special religious days and family engagement events are available online at
spps.org/calendar.
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Oct. 10
- First Day of Navaratri
A nine-day Hindu festival to the glorification of the Hindu mother of goddess Shakti.
6-7:30 p.m., District Administration Building, 360 Colborne St., Saint Paul
Oct. 11
- National Coming Out Day
Every year, on National Coming Out Day, people celebrate coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) or as an ally.
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.
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Nov. 6 - Election Day
No school events or meetings after 6 p.m.
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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.
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Jada Wollenzien
Program Manager, Leadership Development
Office: 651-744-5074
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Communications Consultant
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