Wednesday, January 16, 2019

#20 Budget Collab, Formative Data, Retirement, Principal Hiring, etc...

Budget Collab/Probable Org Update

At this writing, I've attended 12 meetings in three days, and by the end of the week, it will be 18 meetings in five days. I am impressed by the incredible preparation and attention to detail that you have done so that the meetings go smoothly. Thank you.

Formatives - January 15th

Out of 26/27 schools in EDFS (one school uses TeachPoint), our network had 203 staff on self-directed/developing plans due for a formative, and 164 or 80.8% were on time. Of 164 completed, the ratings were: 10 (6%) Exemplary, 10 (6%) Needs Improvement, and 144 (87.8%) rated Proficient. There were zero Unsatisfactory ratings. I have sent an email to each of you with some data regarding the formatives that were completed according to EDFS. This will be an automated email, so please don't take offense. I will follow up with you by phone if formatives are missing.

Retirement 

Please join me in congratulating Baldwin Pilot Early Learning Center Principal Tavia Mead, who has announced that she will retire in August. I have been in touch with the Governing Board Co-Chair to launch the search process. Please communicate with your networks about this leadership opportunity. Meanwhile, Tavia continues to carry out this year's plans and setting the stage for next year. Thank you, Tavia, for informing us early so that we have ample time to conduct a search. 

Principal Hiring

Screening Committees are in place and will be interviewing for the permanent principal at the East Boston EEC and Mary Lyon K-8 during the next two weeks. I aim to complete the process before February vacation.

Sad News

Hurley School Principal Marjorie Soto's mother passed away last weekend. The services for Loida Muniz will be held on Thursday at 6 - 8 pm, and the final prayer Friday at 9:30 am. It will be held at Iglesia La Familia 357 Luzerne St. Philadelphia, Pa 19125.

My Visits

I'm counting Budget Collab as a meeting this month!!!! Budget preparation is a major responsibility of yours and its success stems diligent - I'm still working on a visit schedule to see you before February vacation. Please call me if you need anything.

FYI


Perception Survey:  Perception Institute Teacher Survey will be sent to your teaching staff on Tuesday, January 22nd via email. Teachers that complete the survey will receive a $20 Amazon gift card courtesy of the Perception Institute. The survey window will close on Friday, March 1st.

Please find an updated Opportunity Portfolio Catalog here.

Hiring Supports: The OHC Recruitment, Cultivation & Diversity Programs (RCD) Team has compiled a list of resources to share as you engage in both the probable org process and the hiring and staffing process.
BPS Recruitment -- Upcoming Events:
LINK to Events & Registration Links

  • Feb 12th- BPS Diversity Career Fair
  • March 30th- Turnaround & Transformation Showcase & Interview Day
  • April 8th - Multilingual and ESL Career Fair
  • April 27th- Showcase in high needs areas (including ESL & STEM)
Spending Deadlines: Please see the attached memo for the district's FY19 spending deadlines. These deadlines apply to all schools and central offices.

BPS Budget Website: will go live: As of February 6th, the BPS website will have a new budget tool, which will provide detailed information on each school's FY20 budget. Schools leaders will have the chance to preview and provide feedback on their school's budget page on the week of January 28th. Stay tuned for more information.


Obtaining Student Feedback: BPS is excited for all schools to include student voice as part of a school's improvement process with the implementation of a student feedback survey this spring 2019. Teachers will use individual data to inform their goals; aggregate data will help inform school goals. Watch the attached Student Feedback video! Student Feedback Slides

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