https://blogs.4j.lane.edu/madisonstaff/2020/08/28/august-28th/
Don’t forget to take care of your insurance before Sept.15 deadline (but you only need to do this if you want to make changes)!
Word for the Week: We hope everyone is finding as much joy as possible in the remaining summer afternoons. There really is nothing like a summer afternoon when you don’t know what day it is. Soak them up!
PD Plan for the next two week: Please see the attached PD plan for the next two weeks. It is still a draft for the the second week. The first week (I think) is pretty solid. Any areas highlighted in yellow will be times when the Madison staff is meeting together. Zoom links will be provided. I am still trying to figure out the best way to share zoom links with our staff and our DHH interpreters.
Teleworking Information: If you are interested in teleworking, please fill out the appropriate form and email it to Peter (or bring it in). If you do not fill out a form, that means you will work from the building.
Classified TeleWork from Home Request
Exempt Employee (Licensed and MAPS) TeleWork from Home Request
Back to School Update: Families are now being offered a third option for school this year. In this option, they would stay with their school during distance learning, then if we go back in a hybrid model, they would stay home and continue receiving lessons via Seesaw from a 4J school teacher. Here are some key points:
- No teacher will be expected to teach both the hybrid group and the permanent at-home group.
- Some students may not be able to stay with a teacher at their grade level. If there’s not a full class of kids who want to stay at home, they’ll be merged with other students in the same situation.
- We don’t yet have all the information about how staff will be selected to teach an at-home group. We think they’ll first offer those spots to people who have demonstrated a need for an ADA accommodation.
App Approvals: Just a reminder that if there are apps you’d like on your students’ iPads, they must first be vetted by the Instructional Technology department. The goal is to ensure they meet the requirements for student safety and information sharing. If your app isn’t on this list of approved apps, please fill out this form to request approval.
VPNs: Some parts of the district website and instructional technology’s websites require you to either log in or be connected to the VPN. The VPN is a virtual private network that ensures you’re on a secure connection to the site and materials in it. If you’re trying to access something on 4J and it says it’s blocked, try installing and launching the district’s VPN.
(Repeat) Visiting School: There are now only two badge entry points for the building, which are the office door (yes, you all have the “premium” access now), and the double custodial hallway doors in the back. Your badge will not work in any other location. The intention is to keep people funneled into fewer areas to sign in, so we can maintain contact tracing logs, if needed.
- No visitors – Buildings are closed to the public. Non-school personnel, including our own family members or friends, are not allowed on-site.
- Physical Distancing – All staff will be expected to practice physical distancing (6′) from others in the workplace.
- Face Coverings – Face coverings are required to be worn when moving about the building and if physical distancing cannot be maintained.
- Hand washing – Staff will be expected to follow good hand hygiene (frequent washing with soap and water or using hand sanitizer).
- Stay Home If You’re Sick – You must not report to work if you are experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19. Additionally, staff are asked to report illness and symptoms to the building administrator so the district can follow up with appropriate notifications if someone tests positive or is presumptive positive.
(Repeat) Sanitizing and Cleaning: Please know you’ll be asked to sanitize your personal work spaces and shared spaces like the bathroom. When using the bathroom spray, please spray any surface you’ve touched and use paper towels to wipe it down. Jim and Curtis will do the deep cleaning of high contact points, and keep cleaning supplies available for all.
Device Distribution Update: We have about 100 students who have not yet picked up their iPads, and we are now distributing as they call and ask (no more drive-in distributions). Check out this link for all the info you will ever need for tech support! Tech Support 2020-21 final
Book Order: We have ordered copies of So You Want to Talk About Race for all who have requested one. If you haven’t yet signed up for one and are interested, we can still do another order later.
September 1 (T)
Certified/Teaching Staff Report Back
September 2 (W)
192 Day Classified Employees Report Back
September 14 (M)
First Day for Students
Hope everyone is well!
Peter & Gina