Member Newsletter
February 2020
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Let’s collaborate on March 15 and 16 in Redwood Falls!
IT
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2020 will feature Alice Keeler, an Education Technology Integration expert, internationally renowned speaker, Google Suite for Education evangelist and author. Alice’s sessions are sure to motivate and leave attendees with tools and practices that can be applied in their daily work immediately!
IT2 2020 will also feature dozens of local EdTech experts and emerging leaders who will share their stories of how technology has enhanced pedagogy in their classrooms. For technology leaders and support staff, IT2 will continue to offer sessions and workshops that are technically focused and provide you with a cross-section of sessions that allow for collaboration with classroom educators to help further enhance the ways that technology can inspire all learners ages 1 to 101!
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2019-20 Supervisory Basics Leadership Series
What?
This is a workshop series designed to build confidence and expertise in managing and supervising others. It is delivered in a practical format including face to face and web conferencing. It is relevant for new supervisors in school districts, cities, counties and other governmental agencies.
When?
Webinars are held monthly October through May
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Annual School Law Seminar
Registration is open for SWWC’s Annual Law Seminar for School Administrators!
Date/Time
: Monday, February 24 from 9am – 2pm
Location
: SWWC – Marshall Office
Registration Fee
: $85 (includes lunch)
Presenter
: Kristi Hastings from Pemberton Law, PLLP
Topics
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- Hiring Practices
- The Importance of documentation for Supervisors And Managers
- Managing Performance – PELRA, Performance Reviews, Discipline, Termination and Discrimination
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On Demand Technology Certification Trainings
SWWC’s Technology Department is excited to announce an expansion in our training solutions for technology professionals through a partnership with Stormwinds Studios. Stormwinds offers a comprehensive catalog of technology certification pathways trainings through self-paced or instructor-led online courses! Now you can attend certification trainings from your device at school or home at a pace that suites your needs.
Options to purchase a single content area or the entire catalog are available with a full year of access at reduced rates only available to members of SWWC, and further reduced rates available to SWWC Technology Services Subscribers. Education and Public Sector technical support staff and leaders will find great value in advancing their knowledge base through this offering.
For more information and pricing visit
www.swwc.org/tech
today! As an added perk, we will be offering an introductory discounted price through February 29, 2020.
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Southwest MN Education Career Fair
Wednesday, March 25 at SMSU -- the perfect time to showcase your district and recruit new employees!
If you have quetions, contact Sarah Bartz, Recruitment Specialist, at
Sarah.Bartz@swwc.org
or 320-226-3380.
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Science and Nature Conference 2020
Bring your students to the last conference of the year ... the Science and Nature Conference on May 13 at SMSU! K-8 students can explore science related topics during three hands-on learning sessions. They will dabble in chemistry, archaeology, habitats, engineering and space just to name a few.
Mike Lynch, meteorologist, will take you to the stars with his passion for astronomy.
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Congrats to the Regional Spelling Bee Winners!
It took 11 rounds to determine the top four students who will represent the SWWC region at the Multi-Region State Spelling Bee on February 18 in Fergus Falls.
- 1st Place: Reese Magnuson, grade 8, Glencoe-Silver Lake
- 2nd Place: Gracie Crooks, grade 7, ACGC
- 3rd Place: Karsten Springborg, grade 6, Holy Redeemer (Marshall)
- 4th Place: Lydia Talsma, grade 6, Edgerton Christian Elementary
- 5th Place Alternate: Toni Pritchard, grade 8, Ortonville
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Health and Safety Reporting Reminders
OSHA 300-A Summary
The OSHA 300-A Summary of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses must be completed before February 1, and must be posted from February 1 through April 30. The summary must not be altered, defaced, or covered by other material.
Electronic posting does not meet the legal posting requirements.
In addition to posting the summary for employees to view, establishments that have 20 or more employees
are required to submit their OSHA 300 Logs electronically with OSHA by March 2, 2020
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Tier II Reporting
Organizations, including school districts, that store any hazardous chemicals in quantities equal to or greater than 10,000 pounds or the Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) of any listed Extremely Hazardous Substances, are required to complete and submit a Tier II Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Report.
The Tier II Reporting must be submitted no later than March 1, 2020.
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Omada Really Works!
Hear from people in southwest Minnesota who have been successful with Omada!
If you have any additional questions or if you are interested in talking more about this program, please contact Mari Wagner at (507) 706-0471 or by email
mari.wagner@swwc.org
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Contact David for more information on technology integration solutions for your school!
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