Human Resources Newsletter
September 2023
Transitions
- Margaret Tuholski has transitioned from Indian Valley teacher to districtwide PE teacher.
- Vanessa Campos has transitioned from Parkmead Elementary Specialist to Parkmead TK teacher.
- Jenny Cousins has transitioned from Parkmead teacher to districtwide music teacher.
- Ryan Taylor has transitioned from a substitute teacher to districtwide music teacher.
- Elvia Awwad has transitioned from a resource paraeducator at WCI to Buena Vista.
- Farid Toumert has transitioned from CNS assistant to Elementary Cook.
- Patricia Carranza has transitioned from CNS assistant to Elementary Cook.
- Lacretia Martin has transitioned from Murwood Attendance Clerk to Murwood SDC paraeducator.
Units for Credit Advancement Overview
This is the season to take a look at where you are on the salary schedule. You can view the overview If you decide to take units for advancement, please follow the below process:
Fill out the Request for Credit form. This form goes to your supervisor for preapproval of courses.
Take the approved course.
Fill out the Unit Application Form to apply these pre approved units to your form. You will attach any transcripts to this form. (Please do not send transcripts to the DO 😃)
HR will send you a copy of your units worksheet with the units applied to your worksheet.
All units are due September 30th to be applied to your salary retroactive to July 1, 2023. If you attend a professional development which you are approved for hours, you must attach a copy of a timesheet to the Unit Application Form. Do not just send a timesheet or we will pay you!
Please note we will review all units in September/October and confirm your salary movement, but feel free to turn in units as soon as they are earned. If you believe you will move columns this October, please give me a heads up as well!
You can view the WCSD document which outlines all of the Guidelines for Professional Growth.
Jordyn Grimes, Elementary Teacher, Indian Valley
Family: My family consists of my mom, stepdad, brother, two sisters, and two nephews.
Education: I graduated in 2022 from Cal Poly SLO with B.S. in Liberal Studies and a concentration in Child Development. This past May I graduated from Saint Mary’s College with my multiple subject credential and I am currently in their Master’s in Arts of Teaching program.
Favorite Color: PInk
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Hobby: Swimming and Reading
Why are you excited about working for WCSD? I am excited to help my students create connections with each other and the content as well as further my abilities to teach through WCSD. The community within WCSD has been so welcoming so far, I am so glad to be part of it!
Nik Ratzlaff, Science Teacher, WCI
Family: My fiance Cole (newly engaged)
Education: BA & MA: Fresno State in Linguistics.
Fun Fact: I lived in Germany for one year.
Favorite Food: Tonkotsu Ramen
Favorite Color: Blue
Why are you excited about working for WCSD? I'm excited for the community that I will be joining. I felt immediately welcomed by my new colleagues, and I am excited about the opportunities to grow as an educator in WCSD.
Master's Stipend for Classified Employees
During the Spring 2023 negotiations it was agreed upon to extend the master's/doctorate stipend to all classfied employees. If you are a classified employee with a master's degree please send your trancripts to Kelly Eagan.
Timesheets are due by the 10th
A few friendly reminders about timesheets: Please remember all timesheets are due no later than the 10th of the month. Also you will only fill out a timesheet for activiites pre-approved by your supervisor. Lastly, make sure your timesheet is signed by your supervisor.
What do I do if I receive jury duty?
Where can I find classified work calendars?
10 month employees
Para Professionals
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Instructional Specialist
Instructional Aide
Elem/K-8 Attendance Clerk
Campus Supervisor
Speech Language Assistant
Occupational Therapist
Behavior Support Specialists
Child Nutrition Department
Credential Reminder for Certificated Employees
As a reminder, as a condition of your employment you are required to be a fully credentialed educator. This means means you must have a credential which matches your subject area AND a CLAD certification if you are assigned an EL student (which is mostly everyone). If you have any questions about this please reach out to me. It also means keeping your credential renewed. We automatically check renewed credentials so no need to tell us when you renew it, just please stay on top of it!
Please see the memo outlining the mandated training for the 2023-24 school year.
On or before August 9th you should have received an email from Keenan entitled, "Keenan Training Information - PLEASE REVIEW". You can also access the Keenan website and information through the staff portal. Your username is the first letter of your first name and your last name.
