November 20, 2019

MONTHLY CHECKLIST Click on the link below for a list of important tasks for school leaders that affect students and families, budgeting, communications, professional development, building operations and more. All checklists can be found in the 2019-20 Administrator Handbook. November To-Do List

WINTER WEATHER

Winter Weather Plan

Administrators (EOC Activation)

Staff Guidelines

ACTION ITEMS

Workforce Management Hiring Process Survey

Human Resource's workforce management team is interested in receiving feedback on the hiring process. Your feedback offers the team insight about the supports they give and identifies those most important to you. The information will help the team identify areas of improvement and how to better align the hiring process with your needs. Please take the survey by Dec. 6. For questions, contact bou.moua@spps.org

Quarterly iPad Cleaning Reminder

Schools are reminded to ensure that student iPads are cleaned on a quarterly basis by following the device cleaning guidelines . Thank you to all administrators who have submitted certification of the first quarter cleaning in the 'Quarterly iPad Cleaning Certification' Google form. Any schools that still need to complete the first quarterly cleaning are requested to do so as soon as possible and submit the form certifying that the cleaning has been completed. For questions, please contact maijue.lochungvu@spps.org .

Additional Title I Allocations

Please submit your school's plan for spending newly allocated Title I funds by Friday, Nov. 22 to Ryan Fell (  ryan.fell@spps.org  ) for approval. All funds allocated for instructional supplies will need to be spent by Monday, March 2, 2020, and must follow Title I purchasing procedures. Things to note: In order for the funds to be supplemental, there will be no shifting from your regular budget to Title I Title I funds will not be able to be used to extend positions or to add any new FTEs These are examples of allowable expenses on the Title I budget Schools interested in using a portion of the funds on additional computers for student use, should indicate the number of requested computers and their intended use in the plan. Title I will submit one order with Apple to ensure the best possible price For questions, contact   ryan.fell@spps.org  .

Identify the Person in Important Roles at Your Building

The Office of Teaching and Learning would like to know who in your building is the designated contact for roles related to technology, academics, testing and Campus. To see if your school has already submitted contact names for designated roles, check here. Refer to the tab titled, ' School Contact List 19/20.' If your school has not already submitted contact names, then please review this  document and complete this  form by  Tuesday, Nov. 26. For questions, contact leanne.crowley@spps.org .

Digital Citizenship Lesson Completion

Schools are reminded to complete all three required digital citizenship lessons with 100 percent of enrolled students to meet CIPA requirements by Nov. 29. Additional resources are available here . Thank you to those schools and principals who have already completed the digital citizenship lessons with rates of 95 percent or more. For questions, contact maijue.lochungvu@spps.org.

GOOD TO KNOW

Apply for Summer Learning Programs 2020 Licensed Administrator Positions by November 25

Qualified staff may now submit applications for positions as licensed site administrators for elementary and secondary Summer Learning Programs 2020. Job postings for specific school sites can be found on the Human Resource side of PeopleSoft. Please submit your application through PeopleSoft.   All applications for licensed site administrators for summer learning programs at K-12 buildings, Gordon Parks High School, LEAP High School and STEM Camp are due by Monday, Nov. 25. Dates for Summer Learning Programs: Summer Session 1: June 15 - July 9 (set-up day June 12; no programs on Friday, July 3) Summer Session 2: July 13 - August 6 (set-up day July 10)   The Department of Alternative Education reserves the right to hire staff that best meets the needs of students. Preference may be given to current Saint Paul Public Schools principals and assistant principals. Applicants are advised to check with their bargaining unit for information about compensation.   If your license expires June 30, 2020, you must renew early in the spring to ensure your license is current by the start of Summer Learning Programs 2020 .   Information about applying to other Summer Learning Program 2020 positions, i.e. site leaders, clerks, etc., will be announced in The Bridge in January and February.   Summer Learning Programs 2020 Information is updated as it becomes available at spps.org/summer .   For questions, contact the Department of Alternative Education at 651-744-8020.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Leadership Academy (Principals and Academics Leaders)

Wed., Nov. 20 Leadership Academy: 8 - 11 a.m. Informational session for all  principals: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 360 Colborne, Rooms A/B

Leadership Academy (Assistant  Principal s)

Cohort B Wed., Nov. 20 1 - 4 p.m. 360 Colborne, Rooms J/K

IMPORTANT DATES

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

Nov. 28-29 - No School and District Offices Closed Thanksgiving break.

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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.

Jada Wollenzien Program Manager, Leadership Development Office: 651-744-5074 jada.wollenzien@spps.org

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