Central Staff Notes - January 20th

Just a few reminders from the last Central Staff Meeting:

New Background Check Procedure -
There is a new letter and form to be completed by each applicant at all interviews. The forms are numbered so will be kept by Terri and handed out on an as needed basis. They are also currently in short supply so be sure to give Terri advance notice before you require them.

• Review letter w/all candidates at end of interview.
• Stress that along with references we must now verify employment with prior employer.
• Have them complete the background check paperwork and sign the letter.
• Inform applicant that this is a new process, so we are not sure of the turn around date.
• We will let them know results as soon as we can.

Conversion and Community Engagement - Come to our next Central Staff Meeting on February 4th prepared to discuss a plan for gathering data for Conversion.

This data might include:

• Classes to be considered for conversion
• Who we would want to consider involving (community / parents)
• What other options or alternatives are out there for children who might have attended a classroom that is targeted for conversion.
• All considerations of a targeted area (needs of the targeted area's population)
• Costs considerations and facility renovations that need to be considered
• Types of technical assistance we might need to access.
• Think about a resonable time table.
• Any other considerations that would enable us to provide continuity of care.

January Reminders

• SS/FCSW Mtg Monday, January 26th
• Mini Management Mtg. Wednesday, January 28th
• Board Report Due

Updates/Reminders

Since it's turned into such a crazy week, I thought I'd post some updates and reminders for everyone to take into consideration.

Vacation - Most of us have some vacation days planned over the next few weeks, so here is a run down of who is here or not here and when,

• Linda - December 23rd, 26th, 30th and 31st
• Sharon - December 29th, 30th and 31st and January 2nd
• Carol - December 26th, 29th, and January 2nd
• Anna - December 1/2 day -23rd, 26th, and 31st (not working Fridays)
• Jenine - December 26th and January 2nd

Board Report - Because so many of us have vacation time planned this month and the holidays are in there too, the board report is going to really be a bit different this time. With class not running from now until January, there shouldn't be too much activity in Child Plus. You can go ahead and work on this any time now. Just be sure to get it to me by the 31st.

Happy Birthday Jacks!

Still a Hottie at 50!!!

Happy Belated Birthday Linda!

Who would ever guess this hottie is now 60?!!!

Reminder

Mini-Management Meeting

How does 9 AM sound? If it won't work, let me know

Board Report Facts

The October Report Included:

Education:
Several children with challenging behaviors are now are receiving one on one assistance.
Sites still short staff included Polo, Mendota, Savanna and Rochelle
The first outcome collection was completed and data was aggregated and charted.

Nutrition and Wellness:
6928 Breakfasts, 9617 Lunches and 6005 Snacks were served.
Staff received IMIL training at the teaching staff inservice
IMIL training was also presented to parents at the Parent Confereces
Ht and Wt reports for each child was passed on to teaching staff to share at P/T Conferences

Disability/Mental Health Services
Mental Health Observations were completed in 28 classrooms
Disabilities/Mental Health Specialist completed her training and is now a certified hearing and vision technician.

Health Services:
18 physicals were received
47 dentals were received
N and S Health Specialists attended the Annual School Nurses meeting in Rockford

Parent and Family Services:
46% of the FPA's are currently signed
2 calls of suspected child abuse were made to the hotline
222 parents attended parent committee meetings during the month

Transportation Services:
$7,688.00 was spent on bus maintenance
Approximately $10,500 spent on bus fuel
Bus drivers and majority of bus monitors attended a defensive driving course.

Program Design and Management:
One-time emergency grant application submitted for flooring repairs for Seneca site
2008-2009 Policy Council was seated
Began work on analysis and restructure of the Migrant Program organizational structure for the 2009 season

ERSEA:
Funded Enrollment 722
End of Month Enrollment 722
FD/FY enrollment in Ottawa is low

Staffing and Professional Development:
Staff Counts Committee is being re-evaluated due to attendance concerns
Eight staff members took advantage of outside training opportunities
2 Food Service Workers, 1 Teacher and 1 Teacher Assistant were hired
Job openings include 1 Teacher, 4 Teacher Assistant, 3 Bus Monitors and 2 Bus Driver Positions