1. Central Region Office Region Leadership Seminar

4.  Monitor Accounts Internal, District, Hourly/OT Budget Office Reconciled  Review Negative Balance & Projections  ETO Intervention Funds 2 nd Installment should be in, monitor and do not go into the negative

5.  Purchasing Large Purchases (Procurement) by February Credit Card and Fund 9 by May  When placing order in SAP, please provide the following in “Additional Specifications” School Name Simple Description of item purchased Simple Description of use of item

6.  Retirements Plan for Openings  Leadership Roles/New Assignment for 2016-17 Department Chairs, Team Leaders, etc.  TeacherMatch Tip: Job Orders District Job Order Choose Pool Candidate Grid Job Applied Date (SORT)

7.  IPEGs Observation Schedules Ensure timeline is adhered to  Probationary Employees Make sure they have been observed  Progress Towards Waiver Attainment

8.  WB# 18614 – Gifted Supply Funds  WB# 18615 – Gifted Sub Days  WB# 18625 – Florida Recognition Money  WB# 18650 – Internal Funds Stale Checks  WB# 18715 – 2015 W-2 Forms  WB# 18662 – Teacher Supply Money Principal Instructions

9. Dr. Jacques Bentolila, Administrative Director JBentolila@dadeschools.net (305) 499-5050 ext. 5057 – Office (305) 470-9523 – Private Line (305) 499-5076 – Fax (786) 525-0149 – Cell Raquel Diaz, District Administrative Assistant RADiaz@dadeschools.net (305) 499-5050 ext. 5047

10. Ms. Ana Ramos-Gonzales, Budget Coordinator agramos-gonzalez@dadeschools.net (305) 995-2483 – Office Mr. Jesus Larranaga, Instructional Staffing Officer jlarranaga@dadeschools.net (305) 995-7225 – Office Mr. Henry Tablada, Non-Instructional Staffing Officer htablada@dadeschools.net (305) 995-7244 – Office

12.  General Reminders Remember to contact me prior to giving any formal written document to employees (i.e., Professional Responsibilities Memo, Absence from Worksite Directives, etc.) Email me with a general message “Please call me in reference to personnel matter”

13.  Attendance Continue to be diligent in the monitoring of attendance of employees Absence from Worksite Directives do carryover to next year  Non-Reappointment of Custodians Full-time hiring within the past five (5) years are eligible for Non-Reappointment In order to Non-Reappoint you MUST have documented (through Central Region/OPS) professional responsibility and attendance concerns

14.  Non-Reappointment of Clerical Fulltime hiring within the first (1 st ) year are eligible for Non-Reappointment In order to Non-Reappoint MUST have documented (through Central Region/OPS) professional responsibility and attendance concerns Mid-Year Evaluation (FM-3882) should have been completed in December Investigative Cases that are determined as Probable Cause, also apply

15.  Suspensions No Suspensions! Call Dr. Cruse-Sanchez  Student Success Centers See Weekly Briefing #18052 – Procedures for Student Success Centers o Student Success Centers provide an educational setting and safe haven for referred students (ages 11 and older) exhibiting Level III-IV behavior habitual Level II infractions of the Code of Student Conduct o Requires completion of a form and parent permission (FM-7604, Rev 08-15) o Contact me if they opt not to attend

16.  Pathways Procedures See Revised WB #18281 Pathways program is for students exhibiting Level IV- V behavior. Students that normally would have received a 10-day outdoor suspension during the expulsion process will now be temporarily assigned by the Division of Educational Opportunity and Access (DEOA) to one of the Pathways locations  For students in grades 6-12  Requires completion of a form and parent permission (FM-7603, Rev 08-15); Contact me if parent refuses to sign  Locations include: Jan Mann Opportunity School or Miami MacArthur South (see e-Folder)  Chart identifying the location your school is assigned  Transportation is provided to the 2 locations

17.  Gifted  Supply Funds Now available and must be expended by May 30 th, if not sooner (see briefing #18614)  Substitute Days May only be used to release teachers from classroom responsibilities related to EP development and meetings with parents Two substitute days per school Last day to utilize these days is March 31 st (See required Form attached to Briefing #18615)

18.  Testing Accommodations All accommodations must be reflected in SPED EMS Should be based on student needs and should not be made for preferential reasons See Weekly Briefing #18636 for specific dates that SPED EMS entry is required.

19.  WB# 18614 – Gifted Supply Funds  WB# 18615 – Substitute Days for Teachers of the Gifted  WB# 18622 – Alignment of Professional Development February 16, 2016  WB# 18630 – Mindful Kids Miami (MKM) Inner Journey Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (IJ-MBSR) Professional Development  WB# 18670 – Sandy Hook Promise Implementation 2015-16

20.  WB# 18636 – Requesting Accommodations for State and District Assessment  WB# 18649 – Responding to Youth Suicide: Perspectives and Practices Conference  WB# 18653 – It’s a Shared Responsibility: Rethink. Reshape. Reinforce. Summit  WB# 18659 – New Teacher Orientation (NTO) Make-Up 2016

21.  WB# 18672 – Information Regarding University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD)  WB# 18675 – 2015-2016 January IPEGS Professional Learning Information for New Administrators  WB# 18693 – Leader-2-Leader Professional Development Program Course Offerings for January 2016

22.  WB# 18694 – Professional Development-Teaching a Growth Mindset to Develop Motivation and Success in Gifted Learners  WB# 18703 – Information Updated Regarding the 2015-16 Florida Standards Alternate Assessment  WB#18709 – Information Regarding 6th Annual Dan Marino Foundation Walk About Autism & Expo

23. Dr. Janice Cruse-Sanchez, Administrative Director Jcruse-Sanchez@dadeschools.net (305) 499-5050 ext. 5058 – Office (305) 470-9464 – Private Line (305) 305-499-5074 – Fax (786) 229-5412 Cell Rosa Lewis, Secretary 281981@dadeschools.net (305) 499-5050 ext. 5049

24. Ms. Maria G. Zabala, District Director Office of Professional Standards mzabala@dadeschools.net (305) 995-7106 – Office

26.  Professional Standards Progressive Discipline Administrative Reviews (AR) Timelines  Possible Retentions Conference participation by Administrator ELL Committee review and approval

27.  Grade 3 – Reading Portfolio Assessment January 26 th – May 6 th Impact of Retentions (Gr. K, 1 & 2) on Good Cause  i-Ready Participation/Time on Task Monitoring Students/Reports

28.  Non-Reappointment of Instructional Personnel If considering a teacher, you MUST consult Region/OPS Directors and attend February and March Region OPS meetings Eligibility Documentation Process – Progressive discipline  Non-Reappointment actions based on performance  Non-Reappointment based on investigative issues resulting in Probable Cause

29.  WB# 18707 – 2015-16 Grade 3 Reading Student Portfolio  WB# 18735 – 2015-2016 Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener-Work Sampling System (FLKRS-WSS) Required Implementation Procedures Clarification  WB# 18741 – Access for ELLs 2.0 Test Administrators/ Assessors Review of Online Training Modules Meeting 2016

30. Ms. Lourdes P. Gimenez, Administrative Director lpgimenez@dadeschools.net (305) 499-5050 ext. 5056– Office (305) 470-9531 – Private Line (305) 499-5075 – Fax (305) 776-9223 – Cell Andrea McKyer, District Administrative Assistant admckyer@dadeschools.net (305) 499-5050 ext. 5048

31. Ms. Carmen G. Gutierrez, District Director Office of Professional Standards carmengutierrez@dadeschools.net (305) 995-7104 – Office

33.  Pacing Guide Topic Assessment Updates Grade 6 – Algebra 2 is now available in multiple choice OR extended version which includes two questions that correlate to FSA item specification performance item types

34.  iReady Professional Development Available for the 2 nd quarter, have all teachers trained in K – Grade 8  iReady 2 nd Diagnostic Assessment Only one (1) iReady school-site admin should schedule and assign the Diagnostic Assessment. All students must be tested by January 29 th

35.  WB# 18722 – CANCELLATION of the 2016 District- Developed End-of-Course (DDEOC) Assessments Field Test and Census Administrations  WB# 18764 – ITS - Procedures for Verifying Accountability Data on DSIS

36. Ms. Amelia Leth, Administrative Director Amelialeth@dadeschools.net (305) 499-5050 ext. 5059 – Office (305) 470-9447 – Private Line (305) 499-5051 – Fax (786) 412-6796 – Cell Ana Perez, District Administrative Assistant 244943@dadeschools.net (305) 499-5050 ext. 5061

38.  Attendance The 2 nd Grading period ends on January 22 nd. Please ensure that attendance corrections are being updated daily Attendance Review Committee Meeting (ARC) FM# 6704  Attendance Boundary Committee (ABC) As a reminder, targeted and advised schools please review ABC Calendar  Food and Nutrition Breakfast is FREE! Please encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity 62 CRO Schools have surpass goals in breakfast and lunch. This is an increase from the previous month

39.  Immunization Report Please monitor and take appropriate actions 211 helpline is available for parents that needs help with immunization  Emergency Evacuation Drills Emergency Evacuation Drill #6 and FASI System. Lockdown Drill (Code Yellow)

40.  Maintenance/Capital Improvements Next scheduled maintenance meeting is schedule January 27, 2016. Please submit maintenance concerns to Ms. Ana Perez by Friday, January 15, 2016 Maintenance does not address Pest removal issues. Please contact the Department of Safety, Environment & Hazards Management “Request For Assistance for Pest Control Problems”  Property Audit Please conduct an In-House Property Audit to ensure that ALL properties are accounted for

41.  WB #18443 – 2015-2016 Drill Schedule  WB #18451 – Lockdown Drill  WB #18620 – ITS Confirmation of School Information Survey 2016-2017

42. Mr. Michael Lewis, Administrative Director mjlewis@dadeschools.net (305) 499-5050 ext. 5042 – Office (305) 470-1801, Private Line (786) 402-4070 – Cell Yolanda Busquet, Social Work Chairperson Student Administrative Transfers ybusquet@dadeschools.net (305) 499-5050 ext. 5043 Ana Perez, District Administrative Assistant 244943@dadeschools.net (305) 499-5050 ext. 5061

44.  Refer to the email sent by Dr. Riestra Quintero on January 6 th Monitoring schedule - January 11, 2016 through March 10, 2016 Monitoring tools and checklists Quality Assurance monitors will review a sample of the children's records and other pertinent documentation, as well as conduct classroom observations A list of children's records will be sent one day prior to the visit  Contact Dr. Maite Riestra-Quintero, Executive Director at (305) 995-2951 or mriestraquint@dadeschools.net

45.  Office of Early Childhood Posters  Early Development Inventory(EDI) Principal Training – date forthcoming Teachers to receive training and gift cards for completion Goal is to better understand needs of surrounding school community

46.  Recruitment Plan  Application Period  Updates

47.  TOY/RTOY Awards Dinner Reception January 28, 2016  OEOY/SS-PPOY – Updates  Un Maestro Especial 2015-2016

48.  Grade 3 Portfolio January 28 – May 6, 2016 Impact on Retention WB#18707

49.  WB# 18735 – 2015-2016 Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener-Work Sampling System (FLKRS-WSS)  WB# 18752 – VSA Florida My Art My Way Artist in Residence Program 2015-2016  WB#18746 – Administration of the 2015-2016 School Climate Surveys  WB#18755 – 2016 Theodore Gibson Student Performance Workshop

50.  WB# 18751 – 2016 Dade County Fair and Exposition  WB# 18721 – Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year Recognition Dinner  WB#18715 – Distribution and Handling of the 2015 W-2 and 1095 Forms

51. Ms. Anamarie Moreiras, Administrative Director amoreiras@dadeschools.net (305) 499-5050 ext. 5046 – Office (305) 499-5076 – Fax (786) 402-4464 – Cell Andrea McKyer, District Administrative Assistant admckyer@dadeschools.net (305) 499-5050 ext. 5048