August 3, 2023 RCSD Leadership Blog
BUSINESS SERVICES
Assemblies Involving Animals
If you are hosting an assembly at your site that involves animals you may need to have parents sign the SIG Activities Waiver. All assemblies that involve animals on campus should be communicated to parents before the event. This can be done through an email, newsletter, blog, etc.
If your students WILL be touching the animals, parents must fill out the SIG Activities Waiver.
If your students will NOT be touching animals and will only be looking at the animals from a distance, you do not need to have parents fill out the waiver.
Contact Amy Banks or Schelli Landreth with questions.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
LCFF Funds
If you are placing any orders using LCFF money, here is a helpful resource to look at when determining if LCFF can be used. When in doubt, always reach out to your coach or Rachael. This is not an exhaustive list, but it provides examples. If it’s anything that involves paying people, please make sure to talk to Personnel before moving forward with a Form 41. Also remember that all of your LCFF should tie into your SPSA goals.
Contact: Rachael Peck
Raptor
Before school starts, please make sure to log into the Raptor app on your phone. You may need to do the initial start up process again where it asks you to choose your notification preferences. Staff will likely need to do the same thing when they return. If you are having trouble with logging in, please put in a Zendesk ticket.
Contact: Rachael Peck
IEP Release Days
Each school site will continue to be allocated release days to schedule IEP meetings according to the RTA contract. This document provides the number of days allocated to each school site and the protocol for requesting and utilizing these days.
Contact: Susan Fridly
UPDATE - Please update your MacOS device before August 31st, 2023
In light of support requests for the upcoming school year, we have decided to delay the mandatory MacBook updates. Staff are still encouraged to refer to the previously shared guides for assistance with installation or troubleshooting. We will provide further information regarding the rescheduled update requirement shortly. Thank you for your understanding.
How to update without an admin password
Resolve some issues with your updates
CoolMathGames.com
Due to inappropriate ads, CoolMathGames.com, an enrichment website, will be blocked for the upcoming school year. At this time, the service provider currently offers an ad-free alternative for up to $60 per student per year. Therefore, Educational and Technology Services are working together to seek an alternative solution.
Auto Attendant Menu Options Updated
We have successfully revamped our school site's auto attendants (Voicemail Greetings) to feature the school's official website address now, providing convenient access to essential online resources. Furthermore, we have condensed the content to ensure a more concise and efficient message delivery. Below, you can find a sample of the improved auto attendant greeting:
Thank you for calling Blue Oaks elementary school.
For school hours, events, and location, please visit blueoaks.rcsdk8.org
To report an absence, press 1.
To leave a message, press 2.
To speak to the front office staff, press 3.
These enhancements aim to enhance the caller's experience while reinforcing our commitment to seamless communication and access to pertinent school information. We believe these changes will significantly benefit our school community and stakeholders.
Contact: Bryan Lemas
LEADERSHIP MEETINGS AT A GLANCE
Personnel - Hiring Update, Admin Calendars, Dates to Remember, Evaluations, COVID Protocols
Communication and Community Engagement - Communications 101
Business/Facilities - CO2 Monitor Update, Transportation, Park Use
Technology - Student Digital Learning Update, Chromebook Repair and Replacement, Chromebook Invoicing, Chromebook Best Practices, Classroom Presentation Technologies, New Support Model, Zoom, Staff Laptop Agreement
Educational Support Services - Staffing, PLC Expectations, School Psychologist's Roles and Responsibilities
Ed Services - Leadership Meeting Agreements Activity, August 7th and 8th Professional Development, Classified PD Days, Digital Citizenship, Second Step, Health Services Reminders, Staff Meeting and MDS Health Training, Immunizations, Safety, STOPit, Attendance, PBIS Training, SSP Celebrations, 504, ELD and ELPAC, Assessments, CAASPP Data
Elementary Only - PE and Music Schedules, TK and K Reminders, ELOP, Desired Results Developmental Profile
Middle School Only - Data on damage rate, Chromebook Deployment, iXL Update, Admin Calendar
STOPit Training for Students
Administrator Action Items
- Share Peanut-Free table PowerSchool Report Instructions with clerical staff before 1st day of school.
- Complete this google form to request your top 3 preferred staff meetings for this training by August 4th for the Staff Meeting Health Training.
- Ensure all MDS have watched this online training and completed the google form prior to starting.
- Check in with your clerical to ensure immunization communication has been sent to families and all received records have been updated in Powerschool
- Please work with your teachers to ensure that Designated ELD is visible in their daily schedules.
- Meet with EL Site Leader(s) to schedule 10 minutes for them to present at a staff meeting in August
- Send Kindergarten communication on August 1st to all incoming Kindergarten students
- Please fill out the 23-24 PBIS Training Interest information by August 25th.
- Begin utilizing the “Every Day Matter” attendance campaign slides/messaging that Jessica Hull shares in your blogs, newsletters, BTSN presentations, etc.
- Share information regarding absence reporting email address with families.
- Present safety information including beginning of the year info. Make a copy of STOPit overview and STOPit student slides after Friday and present to staff. Student slides are for middle school only.
- Schedule drills on your calendar. Decide which ones you will invite Nottleson and Rachael to and send an email.
- Update the contact information for the Emergency Alert Buttons by Friday, August 4th.
- Review August 7th PD slide deck, make updates to the highlighted areas, and reach out to your coach with any questions
- Stipend sheets due to payroll by August 18th
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