"Clear is kind" is one of my favorite quotes by Brene Brown. In the spirit of clarity, I wanted to take a few minutes to share some information that may be applicable to many of you. It's important to keep the lines of communication open!

We are currently recruiting for many positions. We hope that any and all internal candidates interested in one the positions below will apply. This organization is rich with amazing talent so we are hopeful to have many internal applications!

Assistant Principal for FLES

Coordinator of Student Placement (CSE) - this can also be NYS cert as School Counselor, School Psychologist, School Social Worker or School Building Leader.

Director of CTE and Workforce Development

Additional information about all of the other available JOB POSTINGS can be found here:

https://wflboces.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities .

Starting next week, we hope to be launching a centralized approach to aide hiring. Two of our amazing APs will be conducting weekly interviews with interested candidates. If you know anyone interested in being considered for a classroom aide or 1:1 aide position, please have them apply online and/or reach out to either Andrea Smith or Alison Cantu to be scheduled for an interview. Our goal is to fill as many positions as we can well before the start of the school year.

Thank you to all of our special education, PTECH and CTE programs for orchestrating so many wonderful end of the year events! It may be nearing the end of the school year, but our Principals, faculties and staff have NOT slowed down!

The ceremonies and special events serve as a celebration of hard work by many and a commitment to our students. Thank you for creating special memories for our students and families. It is so evident that this organization is full of so many individuals go above and beyond to create an environment where students feel valued, successful, and seen.

A quick shout out to Greg Maine for all of the work he is doing to coordinate regional summer school! He does this on TOP of being pulled in a million directions to help wherever we need him. Thank you Greg!

ANNNNDDD...a shout out to our O&M Departments. Keeping up with all of the site demands this time of year is nothing short of amazing! Thank you for making us look good!

Congratulation to Mrs. Kas Wheeler on her July 1, 2024 appointment to become our Director of Shared Services and Special Programs.

Congratulations also to Mr. Tyler Sweeting on his July 1, 2024 appointment to become our Director of Exceptional Learners.

More information will be shared about our reorganization of duties closer to July 1.

Wondering where we are with the Microsoft Migration?! Check out this repost of important information regarding all things Microsoft 365. See your Principal for more information about training that is in the works!

Our thanks to the Edutech Team and Gordy Baxter for all of their work to ensure a smooth transition!

I’d like to use this time to recap what we’ve been working on and provide some information about where we are going moving forward.

When I say WE, I mean WE. I am part of an incredible team that includes Tyler, Kas, Michele, Lynne, Erin, Theresa Smith, amazing Principals and so many more of you.

Over the last four weeks, we have focused on the following:

• Program visitations.

• Responding to program concerns/incidents, etc.

• Establishing a timeline for the Microsoft 365 Migration and arranging PD for sites

• Creating an updated special education continuum to better celebrate our programs.
• Presenting an updated Code of Conduct
• Preparing an updated Districtwide Safety Plan
• Meeting with curriculum committees to ascertain next steps

• Finalizing the district PDP plan with stakeholder input

• Submitted Perkins Grant for CTE Programs

• Developing a job description and plans for a Director of CTE and Workforce Development
• Developing a job description and plans for a Student Placement Coordinator for CSE
• Coordinating with Business Office for CTE Equipment Reserve purchases

• Conducted Safe Schools training.

• Collaborating with HR

• Teacher and TA interviews (ongoing)

• Collaborating with CSE Chairpersons and Statewide Network for Special Education

• Reviewing Class lists and staffing needs

Moving forward, we will be working on the following over the next few weeks:

• Reviewing wait lists to ascertain where we may be able to serve more students in current programs/spaces
• Finalize the arrangements for the 3 new classrooms at FLES

• Publishing a Curriculum Update for P16 to include a status report on many curriculum projects being reviewed.

• Shared calendar pilot with Special Education Site Principals
• Identifying paraprofessional professional development options
• Creating a CTE document for informational purposes (similar to the special education continuum one)
• Big Picture Planning Committee
• CTE Director Interview Committee

• P16 Leadership Training Planning
• Nurse Staffing and Interviews

• Office moves between Eisenhower to Maple! 😊
  
  

Please reach out if I can assist in any way at all with any matters related to P16. I'll do my best to help or find someone who can.

Thank you, again, for the warm welcome and ongoing patience with me as I learn this new role.