From: Christine Barnett, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Memo

To: Principals, Associate Principals, Date: August 10, 2016 Instructional Directors and Supervisors

From: Christine Barnett, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Re: Paraeducator and Technician Work Schedule

The following is a summary of the paraeducator and technician work schedule before school starts. Additional hours may be authorized to cover new staff orientation, overlap with new staff or staff going on extended leave, or the needs of the building.

General Rule for Paraeducators Work Year:

Paraeducators work the same days as students are in attendance, plus a Professional Development (PD) day before Labor Day. In 2016-17, the PD is scheduled on Welcome Back Day. Attached is a flyer with the PD agenda. Paraeducators will attend the PD activities at Bloomfield Hills High School, which will follow the Welcome Back Day Program. At the conclusion of the PD, paraeducators will travel to the Doyle Center for lunch and additional PD. Note: Any new employees will be paid for attendance at New Staff Orientation scheduled on August 25, 2016.

Exceptions to the General Rule for Paraeducators Prior to the Beginning of School:

·  Bowers Academy: 40 hours for student set up and scheduling(no secretary assigned to Bowers).

·  Career: Generally no hours are needed except for registration/yearbook payment (If needed, the hours would be included in the registration category).

·  ELL and GERT: No summer hours needed (if used, the hours are included in the registration hours)

·  Media: Middle School -14 hours (2 days at 7 hours per day in each middle school), 14 hours at elementary. High school has media techs.

·  Middle School Registration: 21 hours at each middle school (3 paras at 7 hours per day)

·  Elementary Office: 40 hours

·  Special Education: Prior approval by special education director required.

General Rule for Technicians Work Year:

Technicians in the school buildings generally work the same days as students are in attendance. Any new employees will be paid for attendance at New Staff Orientation scheduled on August 25, 2016.

Exceptions to the General Rule for Technicians Prior to the Beginning of

School:

·  AV: 60 hours are approved to work with teachers during PD, make copies and attend to AV needs (this position is also used at the high school for summer school).

·  Computer/Media: 40 hours per employee. Make copies and get technology ready for teachers.

·  High School Registration: A total of 80 hours are used for registration.

·  Radio Station: 80 hours. It depends on the new equipment requiring installation or other radio station needs.

·  Theatre: Not normally needed during summer.

·  IA: 40 hours before IA students report for orientationin August.

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cc: R. Glass

L. McCarty

C. Dipilato

K. Healy

T. Cannell

S. Arnold

T. Kostiuk

K. Hildebrandt

S. Dare

THIRD ANNOUNCEMENT

The Bloomfield Hills Association of Para-Educators

Announces

The Eleventh Annual Para-Educator

Professional Development Program

MONDAY AUGUST 29 – DISTRICT WELCOME BACK DAY

WHEN: Welcome Back Day, Monday, August 29, 2016

8:00 a.m. Welcome Back Activities – Bloomfield Hills High School*

1. Blood Borne Pathogens

2. Training in the use of EPI-Pens and Defibrillator

Program at the Doyle Center

1. Lunch

2. AESOP Attendance System

3. Technology

4. Special Education

5. Safety

Please contact the SOMEA Office at 248/559-4770 to reserve your seat. We would appreciate it if you make your reservation as early as possible if you plan on attending, but no later than AUGUST 25, 2016. *Lunch will be provided by the District at the Doyle Center. The afternoon program will take place at the Doyle Center after lunch.

Remember: You must attend Welcome Back Activities the full PD Program and work the day following Labor Day to receive pay for the Labor Day holiday.

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