Tell Us What You Think: Proposed New Competencies for Classified Employees – Respond by May 13

Tell Us What You ThinkYou are invited to review the proposed new classified employee competencies and offer your feedback through a short survey. Please respond by Wednesday, May 13.

The competency review group has been receiving classified employee feedback since March through meetings, focus groups, and a survey. As we sought to organize the many comments and suggestions, we remained focused on our primary goals: to ensure alignment with the mission, vision and values of both divisions, and to create a new, streamlined set of competencies that makes it easier for classified employees to answer the “how do they relate to my actual job?” question. Continue reading

Classified Staff Performance Competencies Review: We Want to Hear From You!

Your Voice CountsAttention classified employees! Last week, Assistant Superintendent Matt Haas shared about our current review of the competencies used to recruit, hire, develop and evaluate our classified employees. At this time, you are invited to share your thoughts about what our competencies should be. Please provide your feedback through this short survey. The survey will remain open through Friday, March 27. Continue reading

Classified Staff Performance Competencies Review

Matthew Haas, Ed.D.Dear Classified and Support Staff,

A few years ago, we updated our Teacher Performance Appraisal (TPA), and more recently, we revised our Administrator Performance Appraisal (APA). As a part of our continuous improvement work, we are now focusing on our performance competency and appraisal model for classified staff. Continue reading

Are You Subscribed to Our Electronic Notification System?

Weather AlertDon’t miss school schedule change alerts or other important notifications! The Albemarle County Public Schools Electronic Notification System enables us to notify you immediately in the event of an emergency and to contact you regarding school schedule changes due to inclement weather. It’s easy to get subscribed and update your contact information! Continue reading

Budget Priorities Survey – Respond by Dec. 4

Building Our 2015-16 BudgetBudget planning for the 2015-16 school year is underway, and your feedback is an essential part of the process! You are invited to participate in a brief survey concerning Budget Priorities as we prepare the Superintendent’s 2015-16 Funding Request, which will be presented to the School Board in January 2015.  The survey will close at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, December 4. Participate in the survey »

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Feedback Requested on the 2015-16 Calendar – Respond by Dec. 3

Aug2015-CalendarDraftEach year, the Calendar Committee works to produce a school calendar that supports our goals to engage students, improve opportunities and achievement, and get the most productivity out of our resources. Your feedback is an essential part of this process!

At this time, we ask that you please review the initial draft of the 2015-16 school year calendar, and then, let us know what you think by participating in a short survey:

The survey will close on Wednesday, December 3, at 11:59 p.m.

New Online Role-Play Tool Helps Parents Talk About Underage Drinking With Children

talk-they hear youThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is launching a new mobile app that features a simulated new video game-like tool to help parents practice tough conversations about underage drinking in a risk-free virtual environment. Read the SAMHSA press release »

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Employee Needs & Engagement Survey from ACPS & AEA – Participate by June 13

Satisfaction SurveyDear Albemarle County Schools Educators,

As the year draws to a close, I hope that you know how much we all—students, colleagues, parents, and community members—appreciate what you do daily to provide learning and support for young people. You have a life-long impact, and you make a positive difference for all our children every day.

When you have a few minutes, please complete the Employee Needs and Engagement Survey. Continue reading