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The Advisory Bulletin

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TAB# TO SUBJECT 080313 All Employees Job Opportunities 080314 All Employees 12th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic 080315 Department Heads and Principals Minimum Days - Nov. 5 through Nov 9, 2007

(Parent Conference Week) 080316 Department Heads and Principals Minimum Day – Nov. 21, 2007 080317 Department Heads and Principals Minimum Day Before Thanksgiving Vacation 080318 Department Heads, Principals, Program

Specialists, All Teachers New Price for Xerox Copies Made in the Curriculum Lab

080319 Principals, Vice Principals, Deans, and

Campus Supervisors Student Search and Seizure Training: Law, Policy and Procedure, Wednesday, November 28, 2007

080320 Principals, Program Specialists, All

Teachers California Young Readers Medal Workshops

080321 Principals, All Teachers, Band & Drill

Team Directors North of the River Children’s Christmas Parade Application Information – Saturday, December 8, 2007

080322 Principals, and All Teachers with

SmartBoards SmartBoard Users Group – New Dates and Time

080323 Principals, Teachers Grades K-5 Hands-On with California Science, Houghton Mifflin 080324 Principals, Science Teachers of Middle

School and Grade 6 Holt California Science – Middle School and Grade 6 Support Meeting

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November 8, 2007

Volume XIII Number 14 Published weekly by the

Communications Department

080325 Principals, Specially Funded Clerks and

Designees Specially Funded Clerk Meeting

080326 Fast Track Teacher Support Group,

Grades 4 – 6 Fast Track Support Group Grades 4 – 6 Meeting Reminder

080327 All Certificated Employees Demystifying CalSTRS Workshop – November 19, 2007 080328 All Certificated Employees CalSTRS Retirement Check-up Workshop – December 1, 2007 080329 All Certificated Employees CalSTRS Fundamentals Workshop – December 3, 2007 080330 All BETA Members BETA Insurance Reimbursement

Bakersfield City School District The Advisory Bulletin

To: ALL EMPLOYEES Date: November 8, 2007 Subject: JOB OPPORTUNITIES

No. 080313

Prepared By: Mary Helen Donez, Employment Supervisor, Personnel Services Approved By: Jeanette Hixson, Director, Classified Personnel Page 1 of 2

CLASSIFIED

ACTIVITY LEADER: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: BEGINNING MUSIC, MARIACHI, 3½ HOUR

$1,017 - $1,234 per month OPEN UNTIL FILLED

ACTIVITY LEADER: SCIENCE, 3½ HOUR

$1,017 - $1,234 per month OPEN UNTIL FILLED

AIDE I, 3 HOUR/AIDE I, BILINGUAL, 3 HOUR

$641 - $780 per month OPEN UNTIL FILLED

CLERK I, II, III, 3 HOUR

SPECIALLY FUNDED PROGRAM CLERK, 3 HOUR $680 - $927 per month

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

CLERK VI, BILINGUAL $2,274 - $2,775 per month

CLOSING: November 14, 2007

COMMUNITY RELATIONS LIAISON, BILINGUAL, 6 HOUR $1,743 - $2,116 per month


COMPUTER/LIBRARY TECHNICIAN, 3 HOUR $1,743 - $2,116 per month OPEN UNTIL FILLED

CUSTODIAN, 3 HOUR


FOOD SERVICE WORKER I, 3 HOUR


FOOD SERVICE WORKER I, 4 HOUR

$783 - $952 per month CLOSING: November 14, 2007

GROUNDS WORKER MAINTENANCE

$2,721 - $3,476 per month CLOSING: November 21, 2007

LIBRARY MEDIA ASSISTANT, 3 HOUR

$680 - $825 per month CLOSING: November 14, 2007

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

Eight hour equivalent: $2,159 - $2,625 per month (Prorated salary based on hours worked)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

SPECIALLY FUNDED PROGRAM CLERK, 4 HOUR $1,018 - $1,236 per month


CERTIFICATED

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SPECIALIST/THERAPIST Current teacher salary schedule plus, $3,412 stipend

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

TEACHER-TUTOR 3-5 HOUR Current teacher salary schedule prorated to assigned hours

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Visit our web page at: http://www.bcsd.com JOB OPPORTUNITY HOTLINE:

Management/Certificated: 631-4871 Classified: 631-4870


To: All Employees Date: November 08, 2007

Subject: 12th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic

Prepared By: Steve Gabbitas, Communications Manager /Community Partnership

No. 080314

Approved By: Michael D. Lingo, Superintendent Page 1 of 2

Tickets are on sale for the 12th annual

Teddy Bear Picnic Holiday Luncheon

Thursday, December 6, 2007

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

DoubleTree Hotel 3100 Camino Del Rio Court

$25.00 per person.

For more information please call Lisa Hart at 14893 or email

[email protected] . Ticket sales will include seating and table choice.

All proceeds will go towards BCSD Educational Foundation grants.

mailto:[email protected]

Donation Form- BCSD Educational Foundation

Please deliver all Teddy Bears and/or baskets to the

Community Partnership’s office by 11/30/07

The Bakersfield City School District Educational Foundation is seeking donations of handcrafted or unique teddy bears/baskets for the Teddy Bear Picnic silent auction. For each teddy bear/basket donation, a BCSD school name of your choice will be placed in a drawing to win $200.

Name of School/Dept. or Business

Contact Person

Phone Number

School Name for $200.00 Drawing

Value of Donation

If you are donating a basket, please list items in the space below: Thank you Again for Your Donation!!! Please deliver donation to -

Bakersfield City School District - Community Partnerships 1300 Baker Street 93305 For more information contact: Lisa Hart at 631-4893 or [email protected]



TABS:3_Minimum Days_Nov._Parent Conference Week

Prepared By: Destini Delmonico, Employer-Employee Relations Assistant

Subject: Minimum Days – Nov. 5 through Nov. 9, 2007 (Parent Conference Week)

have been scheduled

for Parent Conference Week.

It is a five-day week with ALL days being minimum days and NO after-school activities, such as ITSA and sports.

These are minimum days for Students ONLY. There is no change in the employee workday.

Magnet schools are an exception. Magnet schools will have after-school activities.


To: Principals and Department Heads Date: November 8, 2007 No. 080315


TABS: 2_Minimum Day Before Thanksgiving Vacation


Subject: Minimum Day – Nov. 21, 2007

4.7 Dismissal on Minimum Days Teachers shall be free to leave work ten (10) minutes

after the dismissal of the last scheduled minimum day class on the minimum days before Thanksgiving Vacation

and Winter Vacation and also on the REGULAR day of the annual Open House event and on the REGULAR day before Spring Vacation.


To: Principals and Department Heads Date: Nov. 8, 2007 No. 080316


TABS:#1_Ed. Center Dismissal_Minimum Day Before Thanksgiving Vacation


Subject: Minimum Day Before Thanksgiving Vacation

Section 4.7 of the negotiated agreement between the Bakersfield City School District and the Bakersfield Elementary Teachers Association indicates that teachers shall be free to leave work ten (10) minutes after the dismissal of the last scheduled minimum day class on the minimum day before Thanksgiving Vacation.

That is Wednesday, November 21st for 2007. Since there is no minimum day scheduled at the Education Center with which to reference a time for leaving work, I submit the following as being consistent with the contract:

1. BETA unit members at the Education Center who do not receive a stipend for a longer working day shall be free to leave at 1:45 p.m.

2. BETA unit members who work 30 minutes longer for the stipend

shall be free to leave at 2:15 p.m.

3. BETA unit members who work 45 minutes longer for the stipend shall be free to leave at 2:30 p.m.

This assumes a 30-minute duty-free lunch.

Item #2 above is also appropriate for unit members in schools who work an additional thirty (30) or forty-five (45) minutes.


To: All Principals and Department Heads Date: Nov. 8, 2007 No. 080317


To: Department Heads, Principals, Programs Specialists, All Teachers Date: 11/8/07 Subject: New Price for Xerox Copies Made in the Curriculum Lab

No. 080318

Prepared By: Sandra Yoon, Coordinator, Library Media Services Approved By: Dr. Ruth Holton, Asst. Superintendent, Instructional Support Services Page 1 of 1

New Price for Xerox Copies Made in the

Curriculum Lab

Due to the rate increase for Xerox copies charged to the Curriculum Lab, effective November 13, 2007, all copies will be 10 cents per copy with a limit of 250 copies per day for each department using this machine. All copies

over the limit must be sent to duplicating.

Please contact Sandra Yoon, 14808, if you have any questions.


To: PreK-8 Principals, Vice Principals, Deans, and Campus Supervisors Date: November 8, 2007

Subject: Student Search and Seizure Training: Law, Policy, and Procedure Wednesday, November 28, 2007

No. 080319

Prepared By: Randall Ranes, Director of Student Services

Approved By: Dr. Ruth Holton, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Support Services Page 1 of 1 Presentation Title: Student Searches and Seizures: Law, Policy, and Procedures Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Location: Professional Development Center, 1300 Baker Street Presenter: Randall Ranes, Director Mike Skiba, Supervisor Presentation Goals: Participants will learn to:

Use applicable law to enhance school safety and fulfill the duty to protect Be fully empowered to act appropriately in areas of search and seizure Fulfill job responsibilities without violating a student’s civil rights Avoid the consequences of acting outside the law and policy in the area of search and seizure

Identify the factors giving rise to a “reasonable suspicion” List the legal rules that justify a student search Describe the factors used in judge-made law to determine if a search was reasonable Limit searches to areas likely to contain suspected contraband (limit scope of a search)

Define, compare, and contrast between individualized suspicion, generalized suspicion, and when a search may be initiated without suspicion

Describe parameters for accepted procedures for the seizure of property and the detention of students

For questions or to confirm your attendance, please contact Tracy Hageman at extension 14629 in Student Services or at [email protected]. SA: Search and Seizure Training 11_07.doc


To: Principals, Programs Specialists, All Teachers Date: 11/8/07 Subject: California Young Reader Medal Workshops

No. 080320

Prepared By: Sandra Yoon, Coordinator, Library Media Services Approved By: Dr. Ruth Holton, Asst. Superintendent, Instructional Support Services Page 1 of 1

California Young Reader Medal Workshops

Monday, November 26 and

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Professional Development Center 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

The California Young Reader Medal program encourages recreational reading of popular literature among the young people of our state. Since its inception in 1974, millions of California children have nominated, read, and voted for the winners of the California Young Reader Medal. A two part workshop on November 26 and 27, Monday and Tuesday, will be held in the Professional Development Center from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Monday afternoon will be an overview of each of the books nominated.

The nominated books cover grades K-8. Tuesday afternoon will be a make-and-take-it session.

Teachers will be paid project pay for attending. Please call Alecia Crompton at extension 14785, on or before November 21, 2007 to reserve a place in the workshop. Please phone Sandra Yoon, 14808, if you have any questions.

Prepared By: Michael D. Stone, Coordinator, Visual& Performing Arts

Subject: North of the River Children’s Christmas Parade Application Information • Saturday, December 8, 2007

The North Bakersfield Recreation and Park District will sponsor the 35th Annual NOR Children’s Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 8, 2007. The theme for the 2006 parade is “Christmas Dreams.” Attached is an entry form and additional information. Fax (ext. 14812) or mail the completed entry form to Visual & Performing Arts Office by Friday, November 16, 2007. Visual & Performing Arts will make all transportation arrangements. If you need additional information, please call extension 14810.

Approved By: Dr. Ruth Holton, Assistant Superintendent, Instruction Page 1 of 4


NORTH OF THE RIVER CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS

PARADE

To: Principals, PreK-8 Teachers, Band & Drill Team Dirs. Date: November 8, 2007 No. 080321

North of the River Recreation and Park District

35th Annual NOR Children’s Christmas Parade

ENTRY FORM

Please complete this entry form and return no later than Friday, November 16 to:

Michael D. Stone Visual and Performing Arts – Fax #: 14812

Type of Entry: _______________________________________Division #:____________________ Name of organization or individual: _________________________________Grade: ___________ Description of interesting facts, names of leaders, person pulling floats, etc.: __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Number in group: ________________ Bus Needed: _____ Yes _____ No Entered by: ________________________________________Phone #: ______________________ Address: __________________________________________Phone #: ______________________ City: _____________________________________________Zip Code: _____________________ Please list more than one phone number where we can contact someone regarding your entry. North of the River Recreation and Park District is not responsible for accidents to persons or property. Acceptance of entries is subject to the approval of North of the River Recreation and Park District. _________________________________ ______________________________________ Director’s Signature Principal’s Signature

NOR Children’s Christmas Parade Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.

Theme: “Christmas Dreams”

Formation: The parade will form in the North High School parking lot at the corner of Stockton and China Grade Loop.

Parade Route: The parade will go east on China Grade Loop to North Chester. It will

proceed down the southbound lanes of No. Chester to Minner then east to Standard Park and disband at Doyle St.

Disband: The parade will disband at the corner of Minner and Doyle in Standard Park behind Standard School.

Categories and Divisions of Entry Entry Type Division Eligible Participants Additional Description

1 Elementary, jr. high/middle school students, and high school students representing schools

Floats

2 Elementary, jr. high/middle school students, and high school students representing organizations

Must follow guidelines listed in Parade Regulations

3A Elementary & Jr. High/Middle School Marching Groups 3B High School

Not judged

4A Elementary school age or younger representing a school or organization

Propelled Vehicles

4B Elementary school age or younger without an organization affiliation

Skateboards, wagons, bicycles, unicycles, etc.

5A Elementary school age or younger representing a school or organization

Costumed Walkers

5B Elementary school age or younger without an organization affiliation

Dressed in costumes inspired by “Christmas Dreams” theme.

Animals 6 Restrained animals Must have clean-up crew Adults 7 Adult groups with or without

organization affiliation Not judged

PARADE REGULATIONS

All entries must be propelled by people or animal power!

Floats, wagons, rolling platforms, twirling and precision marching groups, bicycles, carts, unicycles, and skateboards are encouraged.

No electrical or motorized vehicles or devices will be permitted to appear in the parade.

All entries must be decorated and all individuals in the parade should be dressed in the spirit of “Christmas Dreams.”

Maximum float size is: 10 ft length X 6 ft width X 6 ft height.

Rolling platforms or wagons used for floats must be at least 6 inches off ground to allow clearance.

Only the name of the school or organization and the entry title may be displayed.

All materials must be fireproofed.

Animal entries are permitted on a limited basis (no more than 6 horses per unit).

Animals must be restrained by harness, leash, etc. at all times.

Each animal entry must be immediately followed by a clean-up crew.

Santa Claus is not to appear in any entry.


To: Principals and Teachers with SmartBoards PreK-8 Date: 11/08/07 Subject: SmartBoard Users Group – New Dates and Time

No. 080322

Prepared By: Lynne Britt, Program Specialist, Curriculum and Standards Reviewed By: Kathy Walker, Director, Curriculum and Standards Approved By: Marvin Jones, Ed. D., Assistant Superintendent, Academic Improvement and Accountability

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SmartBoard© Users Group New Dates and Time

Third Thursday of each month (*except March due to Spring Break)

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

November 15 February 20 February 21

May 15

December 20 March 27* June (TBA) January 17 April 16

April 17

Location: IVS Computer Technology

1415 McDonald Way

Refreshments will be served. Attendance is voluntary.

Teacher SmartBoard Users will benefit from: Hands-on in-depth training for newbies, Notebook lesson-building support (bring your core T.Ed), Collaboration with grade-level peers, Notebook lesson sharing, and Extra practice time with the gallery and advanced functions.

Contact Melanie Henson at 14776 to enroll. All questions may be directed to Lynne Britt at 14778 or<[email protected]>

TAB/ SmartBoard© Users Group New Dates and Time/kc



To: Principals, Teachers Grades K-5 Date: 11/8/07 Subject: Hands-On with California Science, Houghton Mifflin

No. 080323

Prepared By: Cyndy Cannon, Program Specialist, Curriculum and Standards Reviewed By: Kathy Walker, Director, Curriculum and Standards Approved By: Marvin Jones, Ed. D., Assistant Superintendent, Academic Improvement and Accountability

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Hands-On with California Science, Houghton Mifflin

Come and experience the activities that support your text!

Sequoia Middle School, Room 18 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Grade 5 - Monday, November 19, 2007 Grade 4 - Tuesday, November 27, 2007 Grade 3 - Tuesday, December 4, 2007 Grade 2 - Monday, December 10, 2007 Grade 1 - Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Kindergarten - Monday, December 17, 2007

Teachers will be paid for their attendance.

Call Kelly Sanchez at 14874 to confirm your attendance.

Visit our web site at: http://departments.bcsd.com/cipd/ Word/Hands-On with CA Science/kc

http://departments.bcsd.com/cipd/


To: Principals, Science Teachers of Middle School and Grade 6 Date: 11/8/07 Subject: Holt California Science - Middle School and Grade 6 Support Meeting

No. 080324

Prepared By: Cyndy Cannon, Program Specialist, Curriculum and Standards Reviewed By: Kathy Walker, Director, Curriculum and Standards Approved By: Marvin Jones, Ed. D., Assistant Superintendent, Academic Improvement and Accountability

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Middle School and Grade 6 Support Meeting Looking Ahead in Holt California Science

Wednesday November 14 Main Conference Room

3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

We will cover labs and activities coming up

during the next month according to the pacing calendar. There will be drawings for classroom equipment!

Bring your ideas and enthusiasm!!

Next meeting will be December 18, 2007.

Call Kelly Sanchez at extension 14874 to confirm your attendance.

Teachers will be paid for their attendance.

Visit our web site at: http://departments.bcsd.com/cipd/ Word/Holt CA Science Support Meeting/kc


COMBINED MEETING

Prepared By: Diane Wallace, Supervisor, Academic Improvement and Accountability

Subject: SPECIALLY FUNDED CLERK MEETING

Specially Funded Clerk Meeting

Ed Center PDC

Wednesday November 14

8:00am-11:00am

Approved By: Marvin Jones, Ed. D., Asst. Supt., Academic Improvement and Accountability

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To: PreK – 8 Principals, Specially Funded Clerks, and Designees

Date: November 8, 2007 No. 080325


To: FAST TRACK Teacher Support Group Grades 4-6 Date: 11/8/07 Subject: FAST TRACK Support Group Grades 4-6 Meeting Reminder

No. 080326

Prepared By: Kathy Walker, Director, Curriculum and Standards Approved By: Marvin Jones, Ed. D., Assistant Superintendent, Academic Improvement and Accountability

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FAST TRACK Grades 4-6 Teacher Support Group Facilitated by John Slagle, Educational Consultant, FAST TRACK

and Kathy Walker, Director, Curriculum & Standards

REMINDER! November 19, 2007

Education Center – Board Room 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Content Focus: Comprehension

Teacher Support meetings will be held monthly for those teaching FAST TRACK. The purpose of the meeting is to provide teachers with additional resources, share strategies for effective implementation, problem solve, and answer questions about the program and implementation.

Principals, teachers, and coaches are invited to attend the meetings.

Teachers will receive project pay for their attendance. Call Kelly Sanchez at extension 14874 for a reservation.

Visit our web site at: http://departments.bcsd.com/cipd/ Word/TAB/FAST TRACK Meeting Reminder Nov 19/kc

http://departments.bcsd.com/cipd/


Prepared By: Linda Goodspeed, Director I – Certificated Personnel

Subject: Demystifying CalSTRS Workshop – November 19, 2007

You’re invited to attend the

Demystifying CalSTRS Workshop

Monday, November 19, 2007 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

This dynamic, one-and-a-half hour workshop is presented by a California State Teachers’ Retirement System Benefits Counselor from the Office of the Kern County

Superintendent of Schools. This workshop is designed for educators in the early stages of their careers.

What you’ll learn

1. Basic information about CalSTRS (milestones, sick leave, bonuses, Social Security off-set)

2. Benefits and programs available to CalSTRS members 3. How benefits are calculated 4. Basics of building a retirement plan that works for you 5. Facts and myths about CalSTRS

Location: Kern County Superintendent of Schools 1300 17th Street, Room 1B

Bakersfield, CA 93301-4533

Call Sandy Boston today for workshop reservation: (661) 636-4880 or email [email protected]


To: All Certificated Employees Date: November 8, 2007 No. 080327



Subject: CalSTRS Retirement Check-up Workshop – December 1, 2007

You’re invited to attend

CalSTRS Retirement Check-Up

Saturday, December 1, 2007 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.

This dynamic, two-and-a-half hour workshop presented by a California State Teachers’ Retirement System Benefits Counselor from the Office of the Kern County

Superintendent of Schools. It is designed for educators approaching retirement.

What you’ll learn 1. The role of CalSTRS and the role of your employer 2. Basics of CalSTRS retirement 3. The three decisions to make when retiring 4. What you should be doing to prepare for retirement

Location: Kern High School District Office

5801 Sundale Avenue Starrh Classroom Bakersfield, CA 93309






Subject: CalSTRS Fundamentals Workshop – December 3, 2007

You’re invited to attend the

CalSTRS Fundamentals Workshop

Monday, December 3, 2007 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

This dynamic, one-and-a-half hour workshop is presented by a California State Teachers’

Retirement System Benefits Counselor from the Office of the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. It is designed for mid to late career educators.

What you’ll learn 1. Basic information about CalSTRS 2. Details of the CalSTRS retirement formula 3. Three CalSTRS benefits available to you 4. How to do a retirement income “gap analysis” 5. Next steps to take as you look toward retirement

Location: Kern County Superintendent of Schools 1300 17th Street, Room 1B

Bakersfield, CA 93301-4533




Insurance RETRO\11/5/07\kew

Prepared By: Sheryl Harris, Payroll Supervisor, Fiscal Services

Approved By: Teri Schallock, Chief Business Official

Reviewed By: Steve McClain, Director, Fiscal Services


Subject: BETA Insurance Reimbursment

To: All BETA Members Date: November 8, 2007 No. 080330

On November 9, 2007, BETA members will receive their retroactive payroll check as well as their insurance premium reimbursement. Please note that insurance refunds are actual checks. The insurance premium reimbursement check will be stapled to the payroll check or deposit stub. Please deposit or cash those checks in a timely manner as they are stale-dated after six months.

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