From: Jack Altenburger
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 1:38 PM
To: Diocesan Schools -- All
Subject: Principals' Bulletin, 09/07/07
DIOCESE OF
PRINCIPALS’
BULLETIN
SEPTEMBER 7, 2007
Attachment: LPDC
Cyss.org
~ Calendar
~ Principals’ Web Page
~ Forms Due Web Page
FROM THE
SUPERINTENDENT…
Hopefully, the above logo looks familiar. Our long range school planning effort, “Catholic Schools Initiative 2010” continues! Even during the summer, usually the “off-season” for school planning, work has been progressing in several of our regions.
We also see that the planning process is evolving. Different needs and situations require different approaches. But in all cases, the same four elements are present in all of our ongoing long-range planning efforts:
- It is necessary to plan for the long-range future of our Catholic schools
- It is vitally important to involve as many stakeholders as possible in the process.
- Collaboration across parish and school lines is necessary for effective planning.
- Work
in each of the regions should be based on the
In the coming weeks, I’ll be providing updates on specific efforts and examining how the long-range planning process is evolving to meet regional and local needs. Also, be sure to check our website: www.cyss.org/Summit/summit.html This page will be updated in the near future.
Every long-range school planning study starts with a look at demographics. For your own planning, an excellent website for demographic information is: www.city-data.com This website provide much detailed information by state, by city, by zip code, etc.
SCANTRON
TEST ADMINISTRATION TRAINING:
All attendees
for the training for test administration for
PRINCIPALS’
INSTITUTE REGISTRATION FORM:
Our
Principals’ Institute is scheduled for October 25 and 26 at Sawmill Creek
in Huron. Click on the link: http://www.cyss.org/forms/regform07.html
The registration form is due today, September 7.
INNOVATIVE
EDUCATORS:
There is still
space available in the 2007-2008 Innovative Educators Monthly Classes.
These classes begin Tuesday, October 9. For a registration form go to
http://www.cyss.org/forms/formsdue.html
CLASS IN
“PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP IN SCIENCE AND MATH”:
Attached to
today’s bulletin is the syllabus for the “Principal Leadership in
Mathematics and Science” course sponsored by the
CATECHETICAL
WORKSHOP:
A catechetical
workshop for the greater
ENTRY YEAR TEACHER PROGRAM:
According to the Department of Education, educators working under a two-year license may not teach more than one period outside of his/her license in order to participate in the Entry Year Praxis III program this year. One period may be defined as a 50 minute class or a block schedule class. Note: This information differs from the handout principals received at the Leadership Institute.
Candidates for the 2007/2008 Entry Year Teacher Program must
have a valid two- year license and be teaching in the same area as is indicated
on the license. The EY Teacher Profile is on the CYSS website under the
“Teacher” section. Send the completed profile with a copy of
the license and contract, to
Check the website calendar for dates/times of orientation. It is mandatory that the EY teacher attend one session. It is not mandatory, but highly encouraged that the mentor also attend the session.
ANNUAL CEU FEE:
An annual $10 CEU fee will be assessed again this year for
all educators who plan to use CEUs to renew their
license. Checks, payable to CYSS, can be sent to
ANNUAL DIOCESAN LPDC MEETINGS:
Conveners, Chairpersons and Members of LPDC Committees will have two dates and locations to chose from for the Annual Meeting this year. They are:
Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at 4:00
PM,
Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at 4:00
PM,
Please note the change of time as well. You only need
to attend one meeting. Registration can be done either by sending an
e-mail to
WRITING
COMPETENCY TEST MANUALS:
2007 Writing
Competency Test Manuals are now posted on www.cyss.org
Writing Competency Tests are taken between October 8 and
October 19. The following week, October 22-26, is a make-up week.
All tests should be returned to CYSS before October 26.
SAFE, DRUG FREE SCHOOL BUDGET FORMS:
In Wednesday’s mail you should have received your 2007-2008 Individual School Budget forms. Once again, we are asking that schools contribute $3.00 per student to the consortium. Please indicate on the form how you wish your allocation divided between the Consortium and In-House, sign and return it to the attention of Mike Beier. Keep a copy for your files.
ST. JOHN BERCHMANS LECTURE SERIES:
REGISTERED
PARENT SEX OFFENDER CONTRACT:
If a
student’s parent is a registered sex offender it is highly recommended
that the school mandate the parent sign a contract specifying restrictions
regarding school involvement and building access. CYSS has a contract
crafted by Mr. Tom Pletz, Diocesan Attorney for schools
to utilize. If you have used the “Diocesan Contract” with
parents as registered sex offenders in previous years, be aware that this
contract has been revised for this year and should be re-signed every
year. For more information and a copy of the contract in Word format,
please contact