Manager Monthly
November 2021
Support Your Team’s Transition to Gmail
As a reminder, Team DPS will officially transition from Webmail to Gmail on Dec. 6. Each DPS school or department is responsible for leading its transition to Gmail, and we are relying on our leaders and managers to help their individual teams navigate this change. A successful transition will require time and effort from each DPS team member, so we recommend beginning this transition as soon as possible. Discuss the transition at upcoming team meetings and encourage team members to visit the sites below to help answer any questions they may have.


Stay tuned to Team DPS Weekly and your DPS email account for transition information and timelines and continue to share updates with your team. We are excited for the collaboration opportunities that this transition to Gmail will bring and appreciate your patience and teamwork.
Updates & FYI
ICYMI: Phase 1 of New Employee Space Goes Live in Early 2022
The first phase of our transition to the new Employee Space will go live in early 2022.

As the time approaches for this new system to become available, we encourage you to check in with your teams and Employee Space Champions and focus on the following:

  • Ensure your team’s 2021-22 goals are captured according to this year’s LIFT/CCE process. 
  • Know who your HR and Finance Partners are and how to contact them.
  • Stay tuned for future training updates.

Don't have a champion? Encourage someone on your team to sign up here. For additional information and resources, visit The Commons.
The DPS Ombuds Office Now Open
Team DPS can now access services offered by the DPS Ombuds Office! The Office of Ombuds fosters partnerships, builds relationships, and provides services for DPS employees that will empower them to thrive, work together and create conditions where all belong, are included, and have clear purpose in support of the collective responsibility for equity for all students. 

To learn more about what the Ombuds Office can do for you, visit the Office of the Ombudsperson page on The Commons.
Superintendent Marrero’s Listening and Learning Tour Reports Now Available
During his first 100 days as DPS Superintendent, Dr. Alex Marrero set out to meet with as many family and community members, students and staff as possible. After visiting 68 schools and holding over 100 meetings (virtually and in person) in every region of the city, Dr. Marrero has published a Listening and Learning Tour report. The full report, executive summary and individual meeting summaries are now available on superintendent.dpsk12.org, along with more information about the superintendent’s Transition Team, which will help him determine next steps in response to the feedback in the reports.
Talent Acquisition
New Required Interview Training for Leaders and Interview Panelists
The Talent Acquisition Team would like to thank all those who have successfully completed the new required interview training for leaders and interview panelists. We are aware there are some who may have run into challenges completing the training and we are currently working to fix these issues. As a reminder, this training will help our leaders and members of interview panels make informed and equitable hiring decisions by sharing examples of hiring biases that can occur during interviews. This training will also assist interviewers by providing practical guidance that can be used during interviews.
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