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Table Talks with the BoardTable Talks was launched to increase engagement and encourage dialogue between our Board of Trustees and campus and district staff members. We identified action items from a variety of topics as a result of the feedback we received.
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Curriculum and Resources
- We are committed to the Amplify and Eureka curriculum materials and will consider adding supplemental resources to support teachers
- The Academics department has developed internalization documents for Amplify and Eureka to assist teachers with planning effective lessons
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Training and Professional Development
- Departments are collaborating to deliver professional development opportunities beyond those related to curriculum and instruction
- We will continue to refine learning sessions to ensure they are differentiated
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Retention Incentives and Spring Rewards
- Our Performance Management team is working with Communications on a plan to ensure we communicate the programs effectively
- We are reviewing the language of stipends to ensure they are communicated effectively
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Staff Voice and Feedback
- The Let’s Talk communication tool allows for two-way dialogue as long as the sender provides contact information. We need an email address or a phone number!
- For future surveys, we will improve communication regarding autonomy protocols being utilized to ensure responses are anonymous
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Opportunities for Advancement
- This year the district rolled out leadership development sessions open to any staff members
- The district will actively showcase internal promotions and our leadership pipeline
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Communication
- We are always looking for innovative and more effective ways to communicate. We have added Let’s Talk and Sunny, our new chatbot!
- Our technology department is reviewing existing key email groups to ensure they are updated
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Appreciation and Recognition
- We encourage everyone to nominate fellow colleagues for the Board’s Employee Recognition Award
- The School Leadership Office is creating a monthly campus staff recognition program to celebrate the great work they do with their students