Class #9 Magnificent Seventh Feburary 1 CBO Mentor Project

2 Friday DRAFT Schedule 5:10 to 5:25 Round 1 resume review 5:25 to 5:40 Round 2 resume review BREAK 5:50 to 7:00 Technology Presentations BREAK 7:15 to 9:00 Mentor Questions Interview Questions Budget Leadership Exercise

Introduction of Guests Celebrations Challenges Graduation Note: Families welcome Bill Gillaspie will be ing the group for guest count. 3

Assignments Report out: Attend a collective bargaining session if possible - work with your mentor to find an opportunity Attend a JPA meeting (workers compensation/property & liability/health and welfare) Last Assignments: Good to Great (separate handout – due March class) Keep working on your unique “Fingertip Facts”. You will keep adding to this document as the class progresses and your final document is due at the end of the program. 4

February assignments 1. Technology Presentations (separate handout with details – due February class) 2. Your completed resume, cover letter, and application for a CBO position. Due February. Bring a copy to February Friday session. Your mentor needs to review and provide input prior to February class. You will be applying for an actual position - Millbrae or El Dorado Union High School District (information to be provided on google site). Carol Berg is not available to do the resume review, but SSC staff will review. 3. Using peer review – revise your document this week. On Thursday February 10, post your resume cover letter and application to the google site in the folder provided. SSC will review. 5

Resume Peer Review 5:10 to 5:25 15 minutes Find a partner and exchange resume/cover letter. Provide serious feedback (using Rubric / brochures) 5:25 to 5:40 15 minutes Find another partner – exchange resume/cover letter Provider feedback 6

Resume Advice (per Carol Berg) The BROCHURE is critical – study it! If you received dispensation to apply for a job other than the brochure we provided, include a copy of the brochure with your application. Application Packet Rubric ● Cover Letter – The First Interview Thoughtfully developed Effective paragraphing Articulate sentences Address the “fit” you perceive between your background and experience and the specific job for which you are applying Show an understanding of not only the position, but of the district (websites should be visited for material pertinent to fiscal issues) Do not include extraneous material Opening sentence – be clear, fluid, and identify the job State the topic or subject of each paragraph Sentences need to be articulate 7 ● The Resume – Part Two of the First Interview Format not as important as “telling your story” Resume should support the claims you have made in your letter Include clarifying comments that highlight the relevance of particular aspects of your education and experience Do not include information about your marital status, religious affiliation, hobbies, and/or travel experiences Avoid extensive lists Always tell the truth ● The Application Form – Part Three of the First Interview Complete the entire application Focus on accuracy, clarity, and neatness If letters of recommendation are required, make be sure they are current and carefully select the authors Optional – please include one letter of reference with your application.

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February Mentor Questions Discuss with your mentor the Governors budget as presented in January? What is their prediction for the final outcome when the budget is signed into law in July? What is your district financial system? What was the history of the software selection process? Is there a future replacement plan for hardware/software? Do you have an Acceptable Use Policy in place for employees? What policies and procedures are in place relative to technology? 10

February Interview Questions Interview Question: Describe your experience in the area of collective bargaining. Coming into our district, what would you do to prepare for your first negotiation session with CTA and CSEA? Interview practice. As this interview comes to a close, please tell us why you think you are the best person for the job? Why should we hire you? 11

March Talk to your mentor about the role of a CBO relative to purchasing and the potential problem areas. Discuss with your mentor the most difficult employee evaluation process they have gone through? Lessons learned? What would they do differently? What advice does your mentor have relative to collective bargaining? How do you prepare for negotiations? What has been their greatest challenge? Their greatest learning? Ask them to tell you the top THREE things a CBO should remember to be successful in negotiations. 12

March MARCH Assignments Finalize your fingertip facts and submit the final document electronically. Participant and mentor meet to review and assess the participant’s eligibility for CBO certification. If approved for CASBO CBO certification, file appropriate documents with CASBO. 13