New system goes live July 5
The launch of OneSource is fast approaching and when the new system goes live July 5, many things will be different. Change is always difficult, but employees can make sure they are prepared by taking the necessary trainings. Click here for information and to access online training.
To make the transition a little easier, here are the top 10 reasons why OneSource will be better and will ultimately improve district processes so every day administrative tasks are more efficient. This will allow members of Team HISD to return their focus to where it matters most— the classroom. read more…
The Benefits Department wants district employees and retirees to be aware of recent phishing and other scams by organizations purporting to be financial planning partners.
Because of the Texas Public Information Act, these organizations have access to names and email addresses of current and former employees in order to send marketing or scam emails. Please note that active HISD 403b and 457b Plan approved providers and representatives will be affiliated with a company on the HISD Provider List.
If you receive a suspicious email, do not open any attachments or click on any links. Simply forward the email to HISDspam@houstonisd.org.
In addition, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is asking employees and retirees to be aware of imposters visiting homes and asking for information. TRS does not send representatives to homes, and they ask employees to report any organization that asks to meet personally with members. Click here for more information.
Call 713-695-5561 if you have additional questions.
Grocery shopping and preparing dinner can be quite an endeavor for HISD employees after a 10-hour work day.
With that in mind, the Nutrition Services’ catering department is offering Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center employees a quick and easy option with its Dinner-to-Go menu now available at the Marketplace.
Nutrition Services Chef Trainers Chiquita Coleman and Brittany Jones offered samples recently of the new dinner options.
“These meals come fully cooked in a microwaveable container,” Coleman said. “Pop it in the microwave to heat it up, and, bam, dinner is done.” read more…
For the past 40 years, few, if any, Nutrition Services employees exemplify the heart of the department like Charlotte Blocker. Her positive attitude and friendly demeanor have been a staple on the team for four decades.
“It doesn’t seem like I’ve been here that long,” said Blocker, a senior administrative assistant.
Over the years, Blocker has seen a lot of changes in Nutrition Services, including relocating from the old HISD Administration Building on Richmond Avenue to replacing manual, paper-driven systems with computer-assisted ones. read more…
HISD educators trained on preventative and proactive behavior management
Nearly 2,000 district and school based employees gathered at NRG Park June 13-15 for the HISD Professional Learning Series (PLS), an intense three days of professional development, team building, and preparation for the upcoming 2016-17 school year.
A major focus of this year’s series included a look at current student and classroom behavior management practices as well as guidance for schools and teachers on how to shift from a reactive discipline approach to a more preventative plan of support and intervention.
“This training has really opened my eyes and got me thinking about my own campus when it comes to behavior and discipline,” said Kashmere High School Assistant Principal Natalie Priwer. “I am leaving with some great tools, resources, and strategies that I can implement right away.” read more…
Access online courses now to prepare for July 5 launch
The launch of OneSource is fast approaching and all HISD employees must undergo training in order to access the new system when it goes live on Tuesday, July 5. The majority of employees will need to take two, one-hour, online courses: Employee Self Service and OneSourceME. Click below to take the online ESS course. read more…
eTRAIN gone but employees can still register for PD
As part of the transition to OneSource, eTRAIN is no longer available for employees to register for summer training or professional development. Instead, employees must now email a request to the appropriate course contact. Click here to view a list of courses and course contacts.
Employees needing OneSource training can access online courses 24/7 through the HISD Solution Center. For instructions on how to access online courses from home, click here.
In-person, instructor-led, OneSource courses require registration. Call the HISD IT Service Desk at 713-892-7378 to register. For a list of required OneSource courses, click here.
The HISD Manager Resource Group is holding a summer book discussion. Any interested managers can participate. Contact Lauren Hayley Hewett at lhewett@houstonisd.org for more information.
Click here to rank what book you think should be used.
Hobby Elementary School science teacher Lauren Paquette was recently awarded by the Texas Medical Association with the 2016 TMA Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching. The award recognizes elementary, middle school, and high school teachers for helping to create tomorrow’s physicians by inspiring students in the field of science
Paquette took home first-place honors in the elementary category and received a $5,000 cash prize for herself and a $2,000 resources grant for Hobby Elementary. The school plans to use the grant to build an outdoor learning lab for students. read more…
Milby High School is the lucky recipient of a $6,800 grant that will be used to update their campus library for the coming 2016-17 school year. Milby is one of only 130 school from 30 states across the country to receive the grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries.
“Congratulations to all our winners,” said Mrs. Laura Bush. “With this grant, your librarian will order new books and materials for your school – something everyone can enjoy. I challenge every student to build your reading skills during the summer break, and come back to your new and improved school library ready to learn next year.”
The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries provides grants to schools so they can extend, update, and diversify the book and print collections in their libraries with the goal of encouraging students to develop a love of reading and learning. Since its inception in 2002, it has awarded more than $13.4 million to more than 2,500 schools across the country.
