New Leave Balance Overview in OneSource
New leave balance overview to launch in OneSource for the 2018-2019 school year
Starting in the 2018-2019 school year, employees will be able to view their leave balance information in more detail utilizing OneSource. The new feature will display employees’ carry forward from the previous year (if any), advanced but not earned, accrued (earned) as of current date.
Below is example of “advanced but not earned”:
There will be no change in the process of how an employee request leave, or in the number of hours of leave an employee receives.
Here are the changes employees can expect:
- If an employee overuses their leave, it will be deducted out of their last pay check of the year or upon return from unpaid leave.
- Leave is accrued daily instead of per pay period.
- When an employee requests leave, the leave will initially be deducted from carry over from the previous year (if any), then from the advance but not earned.
- Employees won’t be able to request leave for the 2018-2019 school year until the leave is advanced, even if they have leave balance from prior years. Leave will be advanced 10 days before the start of the new duty schedule.
Below are the dates that each group will see their advanced leave for the 2018-2019 school year:
- Custodians (11-month) – July 13
- Police Officers (11-month) – July 20
- Bus Driver (10-month) – July 25
- Nutrition Service Mangers (11-month) – July 26
- Nutrition Service (4×10) Schedule – July 30
Employees to be advanced on August 3
- Teachers
- Wraparound Specialist
- Administrative Assistants (11-month)
- Academic Trainer
- Assistive Technology Specialist
- Associate After School Program Specialist
- Associate IT Customer Service
- AT Risk Program Administrator
- Athletic Trainers (11-month)
- Attendance Case Workers (10 ½, 11-month)
- Audiologists (11-month)
- Braillists (11-month)
- Campus Education Techs (11-month)
- CATE
- College Guidance Administrator (11-month)
- College Success
- Instructional Coordinators (11-month)
- Counselors (11-month)
- Data Entry Clerks (10-, 10 ½-, 11-month)
- Dean of School
- Food Service
- General Clerks (10 ½-, 11-month)
- High School Graduation Coaches (11-month)
- Camp Program Managers (10 ½-month)
- New Teacher Coaches (11-month)
- Nurses (11-, 11 ½-month)
- Parent Engagement Reps (11-month)
- Principals (11-, 11 ½-month)
- Psychologists (11-month)
- Registrar (11-month)
- Security Guards (11-month)
- Social Workers
- Specialist Eval-Bilingual
- Speech Therapists
- Sr Academic Tutors
- Student Case Workers
- Student Information Reps
Employees to be advanced on August 6
- Teaching Assistants (10-month)
- General Clerks (10-month)
Employees to be advanced on August 13
- Outdoor employees
Employees to be advanced on August 21
- All 12-month employees
Need additional assistance? Please contact the IT Service Desk at 713-892-SERV (7378) or email servicedesk@houstonisd.org
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Cigna provider, Solis Mammography is offering free lunch and snacks on Thursday, June 28 for HISD employees that sign-up for their annual screening mammogram.
If you miss lunch, no worries. Healthy snacks will be available until 5 p.m.
Employees can also schedule an appointment at any time and location. To find a Solis Mammography location near you, click here.
Fifth Annual Special Education Conference
Join the Office of Special Education for its Fifth Annual Special Education Conference on July 17-18 from 7:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Kingdom Builders’ Center.
Participants can expect to be engaged, inspired, and empowered as they gain strategies which support the academic achievement of students with disabilities (mild, moderate and significant) specifically, those that may be struggling or who may be at risk of not achieving academic success.
In addition, to the many concurrent sessions and presentations from both teachers and thought leaders in the field, participants can expect to leave transformed and ready to begin the school year armed with new and effective instructional and behavioral strategies.
This conference is open to general education teachers, special education teachers and administrators.
If you are attending both days of the conference, please be sure to register in OneSource using course #942001. If not, please register for the day you are able to attend.
If you would like more information, please contact our office at 713-556-7025 or email Kelli Charles at kcharle1@houstonisd.org.
Discounted Tickets for Universoul Circus
To show its continued support of HISD, the UniverSoul Circus is offering discounted tickets to all HISD employees and students, as well as their families and friends. This offer is good on the following dates and times:
- Thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m.
- Friday, June 8 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, June 9 at noon and 4 p.m.
- Sunday, June 10 at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 12 at 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 13 at 7 p.m.
- Thursday, June 14 at 7 p.m.
- Friday, June 15 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, June 16 at noon
- Sunday, June 17 at 12:30 p.m.
To purchase discounted tickets, select the UniverSoul Circus performance that you want to attend, click here to find tickets on the event you wish to purchase and then enter the promo code HISD.
HISD Facilities Services & Fleet holds management training
Nearly 40 HISD Facilities Services and Fleet managers gathered Wednesday for training designed to strengthen their leadership skills and teach them how to better coach and mentor their own employees.
The training focused on four key areas — work order processes, effective communication, safety and security, and project request processes.
After a general welcome and introduction by Facilities and Fleet Services Officer Alishia Jolivette and Facilities Finance and Accountability Senior Manager Kendrick Solomon, employees were split into four groups and led to different classroom areas for workshop sessions led by Facilities Services general managers.
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“The goal for us is to grow additional leaders,” HISD Facilities and Fleet Services Officer Alishia Jolivette said. “It’s up to those that we are coaching up to carry the torch and continue on.”
Jolivette stressed to employees the importance of the day’s training and the value of sharing information to strengthen the team.
“We are all leaders,” Jolivette said. “It’s about taking information and putting it into our toolbox to share with others to grow as additional leaders.”
“Communication is key, without it we don’t exist. It’s all about how we communicate, and it’s up to us to pick each other up,” Jolivette added.
Prior to the trainings, Jolivette took a moment to recognize employees for their years of service, which ranged from one year to more than 30.
“These are our experts. This is the district. This is our knowledge,” Jolivette said. “Make sure you partner with these experts.”
Customer Care and Operations Senior Manager German Enamorado, whose department focuses mainly on the work force process, said he hopes the training was well-received and that managers share the knowledge with their teams when they get back to their officers.
“Everything is moving towards technology,” Enamorado said, mentioning that his work will soon be completed via tablets. “We want to practice, see the change, and move towards that.”
Nutrition Services LEAD program graduates inaugural class
After eight weeks of rigorous classroom and on-site training, four former food service attendants are now prepared to lead and manage their own school cafeterias.
Stephanie Aguilar, Alma Dominguez, Neco Manning, and Tameco Williams are the first graduates of Nutrition Services’ LEAD — Leadership, Education And Development — Program.
The comprehensive training initiative is designed to provide school cafeteria workers with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to advance to the next level in their career and become a team lead responsible for managing cafeteria operations.
“Tenacity is the word that comes to mind when I think of you four,” Nutrition Services Trainer Maggie Kennedy said to the inaugural class before presenting them with certificates during a recent ceremony. “I am so proud of you all and the example you have set for the program.”
The LEAD program is designed to teach employees both the technical and leadership skills needed to manage a school cafeteria. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, ranging from building a relationship with the school principal to managing food costs. The program will be held twice a year.
All LEAD participants must meet a strict set of criteria and be recommended for the program. Once accepted, they are required to pass a series of tests to demonstrate their understanding of the topics covered.
“You went through the rigor. Now you are practitioners,” Nutrition Services Officer Betti Wiggins said, as she congratulated the graduates. “You are on a long journey. You went through the hard work and now you have to demonstrate the craft consistently. Be the best that you know you are.”
Nutrition services holds employee appreciation lunch to celebrate successful year
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HISD Nutrition Services employees were all-smiles this week as more than 1,500 team members took gathered at Wheatley High School for the department’s first annual Employee Appreciation Celebration.
Attendees enjoyed dancing, volleyball, games and good food as they reveled in the praise of Nutrition Services Officer Betti Wiggins, who thanked them for their hard work, dedication, and service to students.
“Thank you for all you do,” Wiggins said. “Nothing we do would be possible without all of you serving as one. I love you all, and I am thankful for you all embracing me.”
Wiggins told the group they had set record numbers for the year — including serving 41 million meals, which averages out to 280,000 meals per day.
The team also was lauded for their work in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, as they ensured nutritious food was available to students following the storm.
“It is so great to see all of us in one place together,” Warehouse Team Lead John Whiting said. “I can see things are changing for the better. We needed this.”
Nutrition Services produces scratch-based meals every day for HISD’s 215,000 students in 287 schools. The department also serves 20 million breakfast meals annually, making it the largest breakfast classroom program in the country.
Teachers,
June 1 marks the end of another regular school year in HISD, but before you pack up the classroom and head off to your vacations, professional development opportunities, or other plans for the summer break, the Information Technology department wants you to “clean out your digital closets.”
Below is a checklist of things you can do to to ensure you have a smoother transition back into the workflow when you return for the 2018-2019 school year. Also included are some tips on how to access technology over the summer months from home.
HISD Connect
- For the 2018-2019 school year, Chancery and GradeSpeed will be replaced with HISD Connect. To learn more, click here.
- Register for HISD Connect training in OneSource.
- Teachers course numbers are listed here, please register in OneSource for the date and location that fits your schedule.
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Before you leave for Summer break
- Register to change your password in HISD Access. This allows you to reset your password from anywhere over the break.
- Learn how to check your email from home.
- Create an “Out of Office” message for your district email account. Learn how here.
- Back up your files and folders from your computer to OneDrive. Click here for instructions.
- Do you want to back up your internet favorites? Follow the instructions here.
- Remove all USB’s, CD’s, and external hard drives from the computers
- Secure all classroom electronic equipment in accordance with your campus administration
- DO NOT unplug, turn off or move the Ricoh copiers
Summer Educational Technology Learning Opportunities
A variety of technology training opportunities are available all summer long.
Click here for the most current course offerings and register in OneSource to attend.
Summer Assistance
Need additional assistance or information? Visit the Solution Center.
Congratulations for another successful school year. Have a great summer break!
ALL TEACHERS
HISD Connect Teach Training: Teacher trainings are planned for June 13-Aug. 25 at 22 locations around Houston. There are over 34,000 seats in Elementary courses and Secondary courses to train 14,000 teachers. The trainings are approximately two hours long and will cover navigation, attendance, gradebook, and other teacher functions. Teachers can select a location and register in OneSource for the trainings that are most convenient. There are also several sessions offered for non-contract teachers in June, July, and August. Teachers will be compensated for attending training if they choose to attend during off-contract time ($50).
Special Education Conference: The Office of Special Education Services will hold the Fifth Annual Special Education Conference July 17 – 18, 2018. This year’s conference theme is “Engage. Restore. Support. Every Student. Every Day.” The conference will offer customized professional development and support for general and special education teachers, administrators, and classroom support personnel. During the conference, participants will hear about evidenced-based instructional practices and strategies that work for building inclusive school cultures and supporting all learners. If interested, register in One Source, course #942001. If you’d like to submit a proposal to present at the Special Education Conference, contact LaShondra Jackson at ljacks34@houstonisd.org.
Attendance Tip of the Week: Today, more students are confronted with more adult-like circumstances, making them more at-risk for chronic absences. Attendance Works suggests mentoring as a mutually satisfying win-win situation to help keep at-risk students on track for graduation. Teachers and administrators are encouraged to partner with Big Brother Big Sisters, another reputable organization, or HISD’s Volunteers in Public Schools program to inquire about mentors for your students. Click here to learn how to tackle chronic absence through mentorship. Please remember to contact the Student Assistance Department (Attendance Office) at 713 556-7017 or click here for more information regarding best attendance practices.
ELEMENTARY
SEL Framework Training: The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Department is supporting implementation of a SEL Framework for campuses serving students in pre-kindergarten through the sixth grade. The SEL Framework will be implemented through Sanford-Harmony, a free SEL curriculum currently in place in many Houston ISD schools. If you are interested, you may send a team of one to five people for training that can be shared with faculty. SEL will host three ‘Train the Trainer’ sessions at the East Field Office on June 5, June 12 and June 19. Register in OneSource, course #422009.
Teacher Institute Opportunity: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will conduct wo summer teacher institutes at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Austin. Participants will gain a strong understanding of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) program and how it aligns with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skill (TEKS). The institutes will address reading/language arts, mathematics, and science for grades 3–8, as well as English I, English II, Algebra I, and Biology. Week 1 for reading/language arts is scheduled for July 16-20. Week 2 for mathematics and science is scheduled for July 23–27. Qualified teachers must apply by May 31. Contract TEA Student Assessment for more information at 512-463-9356 or email at studentassessment@tea.texas.gov.
Summer Elementary Training: Elementary Curriculum and Development is pleased to offer a wide variety of professional development opportunities for teachers this summer, including the HISD Elementary Curriculum Conference July 23 through July 24 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Kingdom Builder’s Center. The sessions will focus on reading, writing, math, science, social studies, fine arts, and dual language. For session descriptions and registration information, click here.
SECONDARY
Summer Secondary Training: Do you want to keep your teaching knowledge fresh over the summer? Join Secondary Curriculum and Development for summer secondary training opportunities. For a full list of learning opportunities, click here. The department will also be hosting its main summer conference July 23-24. School leaders and teachers are invited to submit breakout session proposals here.
Secondary Guided Reading Cohort: Are you interested in elevating your middle school or high school students’ reading level? Join the SRW Secondary Guided Reading Cohort for the 2018-2019 school year to delve deeper into interventions for middle school and high school striving readers. Participants will meet once a month to learn how to do miscue analysis and plan strategic lessons to impact reader development. Click here for more information on the course. Teachers can register in OneSource, course #CU-1055008.
ESL Professional Learning Series: Middle school ESL teachers are invited to participate in a cohort for the 2018-2019 school year focused on ESL curriculum and best practices within reading and writing instruction. Participants will receive books for professional and classroom use. This learning series is intended to be a cohort and there is a maximum of 25 seats. You must be willing to attend all five sessions. If interested, you must register in OneSource, course #1055004 to reserve a seat and books as there are a maximum of 25 seats for this cohort. For more information, click here. Please contact Sarah Baker at sbaker9@houstonisd.org if you have any questions.
HISD Elementary and Secondary Curriculum’s Summer Conferences
Teachers should register for the Elementary and Secondary Curriculum’s summer conferences
Elementary
Elementary Curriculum and Development is pleased to offer a wide variety of professional development opportunities for teachers this summer, including the HISD Elementary Curriculum Conference July 23-July 24 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Kingdom Builder’s Center. The sessions will focus on reading, writing, math, science, social studies, fine arts, and dual language.
Teachers and campus leaders should register in OneSource for each selected half and/or full day sessions. Session descriptions, details, and OneSource registration numbers can be found here.
Secondary
There are many opportunities for rich professional development this summer for secondary leaders and teachers, especially in the area of literacy. Teachers are encouraged to join the Secondary Curriculum and Development for their summer learning conference on July 23-24.
For a full list of all the summer learning opportunities and registration course numbers, click here. School leaders and teachers are also invited to submit breakout session proposals here.
