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VOLUME 10 | AUGUST 2014

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MONTHLY NEWS FOR THE STAFF OF THE CHIPPEWA FALLS AREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. CFSD.CHIPFALLS.K12.WI.US/

A Renewed Promise, A New Perspective

With great staff, parents, and students, the new strategic plan is a renewed promise designed to propel our school district into a new age of educational excellence for the children and families of Chippewa Falls. This strategic plan represents not only an up-to-date action plan for the school district but a new perspective as well.

Fueled by our Community Conversation, our goal is to advance our re-commitment to our school district vision: Educational Excellence for a Changing Tomorrow. Our tagline, “A Renewed Promise. A New Perspective,” projects our efforts to strategically plan, which will give us a renewed sense of purpose and direction as we serve our students and families.

You, our faculty and staff, make the most important contributions to the success of our promise and vision on behalf of all our students and families!

Bradford G. Saron, Ed.D.

District Administrator

Welcome Back Staff!

FOR THE CHIPPEWA FALLS AREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRCT 2 This summer over 100 teachers attended Google Summer Camp hosted at the high school.

During three days of training, teachers were able to choose sessions based on their unique content areas and technology integration skill levels. Teachers spent time practicing their skills and creating content for their classrooms during optional open labs built right into the schedule. We also worked a few groups of teachers on improving technology integration through the use of iPads and SMARTBoards in the classroom. Thanks to all those who attended and the instructors who helped out with our training offerings.

While its too late for Google Summer Camp, remember to keep your eyes open for opportunities for further technology professional development to be offered during the school year. Possible topics include Google Apps for Education and extended features of Infinite Campus.

September 29th & 30th Janet Lorenz - Coaching for Grade 1 Fundations & Grade 4 Spelling November 3rd Beverly Tyner November 24th & 25th In-Service Days More Information to Follow Registration will be available via the Professional Development Events Link on the Staff Portal.

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WELCOME NEW STAFF!

Updated

The CFAUSD Employee Handbook has been updated and board approved as of August 21, 2014.

The most recent version of the handbook can be found in this link http://cfsd.chipfalls. k12.wi.us/district/staffhandbook.cfm or on our district webpage.

Certified Staff Advance Degree Request If you are considering enrollment in a program or are currently enrolled in an advanced degree program, please complete and submit the form located on the district website at http://staff.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/board/forms/degreeCreditForm.aspx .

Salary adjustments will take place at the beginning of the year and at Semester.

Please contact Dawn Siddons, x1804 with any questions.

FOR THE CHIPPEWA FALLS AREA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRCT

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIION The Chippewa Chirp is going to spotlight individuals from each building each month! Start thinking about individuals you would like to nominate for their accomplishments and/or contributions. We look forward to learning more about YOU this year!

Watch for additional information soon!

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INSURANCE INFORMATION Check out the new Health Insurance Summary Plan Description on the district’s web site.

WRS Wisconsin Retirement Systems is offering various webinars for plan participants, register today for one of the many available topics by visiting http://etf.wi.gov/member_education.htm these many webinars are great opportunities to educate yourself on your future retirement.

All staff will need to register for the Biometric Screening using the instructions in the e-mail sent to you.

Pedometer Packets and Information will be available at the Biometric Screening Sites. *Chippewa Valley High School Employees please register for the site most convenient for you.

Preliminary WRS Performance* Calendar Year 2014 as of 7/31/14 Core: 5.4% Variable: 4.6%

Safety is a Way of Life!

The CFAUSD strives to maintain a healthy and safe work environment for our employees. The school district’s message is “take the time to do it safely!” It is the district’s expectation that employees take safety with them in everything they do. Unfortunately, there are incidents which cause employees to become injured at work.

Injured While Working?

No matter how insignificant an injury obtained at work might seem, you are required to report injuries within 24 hours of the incident. Use the form located on the districts website at http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/district/distStaffResources.cfm .

There is no telling what large symptom could develop from the most minor incident.

Please contact Brenda Musser, x1901 with any questions.

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Employee Changes

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Board of Education September Board Meeting will be held September 18th at 7:00pm For the July Board Meeting Minutes please Click the link below. http://www.boarddocs.com/wi/chipfalls/Board.nsf/Public

Did you move , change your name, marital status etc... over the summer?

If so be sure to update your information in Skyward.

Need a Notary?

Cindy Meyer or Chad Trowbridge are able to notarize documents for staff.

Please prearrange this service.

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Cardinal Pride

Be sure to grab a pennant, take a photo, and tag us on Facebook.

Encourage your students and parents to do the same.

BADGE REMINDER

Please keep possession of your badge at all times. Report any lost badges to Randy Knowlton, x 1904.

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All staff are required to participate on professional development days, see page 36 of the Employee Handbook.

C O M M U N I T Y COMMUNITY

Personal Day - In-service Days

School Wellness Tip

Getting back into the school routine can be stressful, especially running home from work and wondering “What’s for Dinner?” On the weekend, create a weekly menu and prepare items ahead of time to help ease into the routine. Besides eating a healthy diet and being physical active, remember to take time for yourself to help balance the stressful transition.

AESOP USERS

If your title or building has changed, remember to update your recording in AESOP. E-Mail Brenda McNamara, mcnamabj@chipfall.org with any substitutes you would like added to your preferred list. Preferred subs will see your absences up to 120 days out, they must be certified to teach in your area.

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At the July 17th Board of Education meeting, Chi Hi Booster Club representatives Jim Passint and Cindy Roshell presented the CFAUSD a check for $104,190.

This money will go to our athletic program.

Great job and thank you for all of your hard work and efforts!

WAIT! PURCHASING CLASSROOM SUPPLIES?

Have you contacted Michelle Alix or Jason Laufenberg before purchasing any supplies? All purchases for classroom supplies MUST be purchased through the Purchasing Agent, Michelle Alix ext 1807 or Jason Laufenberg ext 1915.

CHIPPEWA chirp Chippewa Falls Area unified School District - District Office 1130 | Miles Street | Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 | TEL (715) 726-2417 | Fax (715) 726-2781

Contact Michelle Golden, Director of Human Resources & Public Relations (goldenmr@chipfalls. org) or Nikki Mast, HR Specialist (mastna@chipfalls. org) with questions/comments/concerns