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Manager Monthly 2024-25 Archive
Manager Monthly-September

Set Lift Goals by Monday, Sept. 30
- Confirm Your School's Employee Space Champion by Oct. 23
- Upcoming Event: The 23rd Annual Second Wind Fund Walk/Run on Sept. 22
- Apply for a Position on the Black Education Advisory Council
- Care Solace Now Offering Social Services Support
- Learn Effective Communication Through the Ombuds Office
- Apply to the DPS Climate Champions Grant Program
Special Edition: Manager Monthly-Sept. 26

September 2024: Set Lift Goals by Monday, Sept. 30

August 2024
- Request Software for Your Team's Approval
- 2024-25 All-employee Mandatory Trainings Are Now Available in One Place
- Update to the Eight Most Common Spoken Languages
- ICYMI: DPS Has Switched to a New Messaging Platform
- 2024-25 District Maps Now Available
- Join the DPS Coach Mentoring Program
- Managers of Color Collective
- DoTS Help: Submit, Track and Resolve Issues Quickly and Easily
- Now Hiring Nepali and Mandarin Translation Supports
- Work Comp Injuries
Manager Monthly 2023-24 Archive
- Special Edition Manager Monthly - June 4
  - Register for DPS Skills Offering: Coaching Skills for Leaders
- Manager Monthly for May 2024
  - Last Call: Remind Your Teams to Complete the Team DPS End-of-Year Well-Being Check-In
  - Reminder to Complete Classified EOY Evaluations by Thursday, May 23
  - Complete Brief Employee Wellness Satisfaction Survey
  - Complete 2024-25 Mandatory Cybersecurity Essentials
  - Review Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Services Year-End Deadline Memo
  - House Bill 2111-10
  - Early Literacy (K-Third Grade) Employee Volunteer Program
  - Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) Requests
  - Ombuds: Wrapping Up the School Year
  - New Employee Space-HR and Finance Systems Go Live in January 2025
  - Changes Coming to Duo Multifactor
- Manager Monthly for April 2024
  - Mark Your Calendars: Open Enrollment Begins Monday, April 22
  - Request Software Approval for Your Team's Software
  - Register for LIFT Norming and Calibration and/or End-of-Year Logistics Training
  - New Employee Space: Human Resources and Finance Systems Go Live in January 2025
  - Reminder: Fiscal Year Financial Services End-of-Year Deadline
  - ICYMI: La Raza Report Release
  - Ombuds Office: Resources for Receiving Feedback and Criticism
- Manager Monthly for March 2024
  - Review the Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Services Year-End
  - Share with Your Networks: RSVP to Strategies for Navigating the Colorado Education System
  - Update Your DPS Signature With the New X (Formerly Twitter) Logo
  - Do You Have the Information to Share with the School Front Office Professionals?
  - Human Trafficking Programming for Schools
- Manager Monthly for February 2024
  - ICYMI: 2023-24 State of the District Update
  - Important Updates: Application Deadline, Recruitment Plans and More
  - Reminder: Complete Mid-Year Evaluations with Classified Staff by Feb. 29
  - Nominate an Employee Space Champion
  - Nominate an Amazing Team or Teammate for an Honors Award!
  - Meet Denny: DPS's New Chatbot
  - Public Student Loan Forgiveness
  - Free Resources from Discovery Education
- Manager Monthly for January 2024
  - Host LIFT Mid-Year Performance by Feb. 16
  - Share Free SAT Prep Program for 11th Grade Students
  - Resources from the Office of Ombuds
  - Transformative Social Emotional Learning (tSEL)
- Manager Monthly for November 2023
  - Celebrate Gratitude with Your Team This Week
  - 48 Hours Left to Apply for the 2024 Planning Committee
  - Gratitude Week
  - Provide Ongoing Feedback on Youth Violence Prevention Work in DPS
  - Save a Tree, Print Responsibly
  - CollaboRATE is Coming: Ensure Your Rosters Are Accurate
  - Register for Final DPS Skills Sessions of the Year
- Manager Monthly for October 2023
  - Apply by Nov. 17 for the 2024 Planning Committee
  - District Map Now Available
  - Introducing the Comprehensive Calendar
  - Announcing the Strengthening our PaCT Initiative
  - Support October Happenings with Discovery Education
  - Special Service Provider (SSP) Evaluations
  - LIFT Leaders- Cascade Priorities and Set LIFT Goals
  - Department of Mental Health: Student Safety
  - The Ombuds Office is Here For You
- Manager Monthly for September 2023
  - Ensure Your Team Completes Annual Mandatory Training in Learning Space
  - ICYMI: Read the DPS 2022-23 Annual District Report
  - 2023-24 District Map Now Available
  - Introducing New Process to Apply to Grant Opportunities
  - Get Your Team Involved in DPS Spirit Week Sept. 25-29
  - Wellness Support for Your Team
  - Mandatory Cybersecurity Training Coming Soon
- Manager Monthly for August 2023
  - COVID-19 Reminder: What to Do After Testing Positive
  - DoTS Help: Search for Knowledge and Resolve Yourself
  - How to Use New Copiers/Printers
  - Join the Annual DPS Back2School 5K
  - Share Your Good News
- Manager Monthly for July 2023
  - Introducing Our Partnership with Care Solace
  - Share ProComp Trust Board Opportunity with Community

Manager Monthly 2022-23 Archive
- Manager Monthly for June 2023
  - Complete LIFT & CCE End-of-Year Performance Evaluations by June 30
  - Final Reminder: Fiscal Year 2023 Ends Friday, June 30
- Special Edition Manager Monthly June 1, 2023
  - Preparing for Local Administrative Rights Removal on Windows Devices
  - New Sharp Printer Setup
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for May 26, 2023
  - Update on Years-of-Service Anniversary Pins
- Manager Monthly for May 2023
  - Long-term Safety Plan Survey and Your Voice/Tu Voz Family Survey Close Sunday, May 21
  - Complete Site Manager on The Commons Questionnaire
  - Final Reminder: Sign up for Trainings on New DPS Printing/Copying Vendor
  - Reminder: Review 2023 Financial Services Year-End Deadlines
  - Summer Employment Opportunities for Students 16+
  - Learn More About the New DPS Partnership with Discovery Education
  - Complete Classified End-of-Year Evaluations by May 31
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for April 27, 2023
  - The 2022-23 LIFT & CCE End-of-Year Performance Evaluation Window is May 1 - June 30
- Manager Monthly for April 2023
  - 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Survey Opens May 1
  - CollaboRATE Results Now Available
  - Customer Service Survey Open Until April 25
  - Complete Classified End-of-Year Evaluations by May 31
  - Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Services Year End Deadline Memo
  - CELT Team Hosting LGBTQ Documentary Premiere June 5
- Manager Monthly for March 2023
  - Women's "Her"story Award Nominations Close March 17
  - Women of Color Unsung Heroes Nomination
  - Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Services Year End Deadline Memo
  - Apply for Affective Needs (AN) Advisory Committee by March 16
  - Share Feedback on the Master Calendar by March 24
  - Nominate an Educator for Touchdown for Teachers by March 31
  - Sign up to Host an Event for Ombuds Field Day by March 24
- Manager Monthly for February 2023
  - CollaboRATE Opens Feb. 21: Encourage Participation from Your Team
  - Benefits Open Enrollment Season is Coming
  - Connect with the Office of the Ombuds
  - Join Managers of Color Coffee Chat
  - Reminder: Host Mid-Year Conversations with Classified Staff by Feb. 28
  - Get Your Questions Answered About Lift & CCE Mid-Year Conversations Answered
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for Feb. 8, 2023
  - New Employee Space Timeline Update
- Manager Monthly for January 2023
  - Black History Month: Nominate an Outstanding Black Leader, Teacher, or Student
  - DPS Climate Action Plan Now Available
  - New Infinite Campus Ad Hoc Reporting Documentation
  - Host LIFT and CCE Mid-Year Performance Conversations by Feb. 28
  - LIFT leaders: Identify Career Stallers for Yourself and Your Team
- Manager Monthly for December 2022
  - ICYMI: New Employee Space Timeline
  - Ensure Your Team Gets Notified for Snow Days and Delays
  - School Dashboard Advisory Committee: Application to Join Now Open
  - Apply to the Latino Education Advisory Council
  - The 2021-22 DPS Sustainability Annual Report is Now Available
  - Complete Mid-Year Evaluations with Educational Service Providers/Classified Staff
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for Dec. 8, 2022
  - New Employee Space Timeline
- Manager Monthly for September 2022
  - Approval of Expense Reports in New Employee Space
  - Take the DPS ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Survey Beginning Sept. 26
  - ICYMI: Strategic Roadmap Launch
  - New and Improved Chalk Talk Submission Form
  - The Ombuds Office is Open for DPS Employees
  - Updated AYS Project Timeline
  - Updated Enrollment Practices for Students with Disabilities
  - Resources and Tools for Hiring
- Manager Monthly for August 2022
  - ICYMI: DPS Communication Principles
  - Updating Your Department Section on The Commons
  - Workers’ Compensation Injury Reporting Has Changed
  - Share Your Input: Climate Action Plan Community Survey
  - Host Beginning-of-year Conversations for CCE-eligible Team Members by Oct. 1
  - Resources and Tools for Hiring
- Manager Monthly for July 2022
  - ICYMI: Updated Timeline for Moves in EGC, Acoma Campus and 780 Grant
  - DoTS Help: Track Incident Status for Yourself and Others
  - It’s a Phish Alarm, Don’t Get Hooked!
  - Host LIFT Beginning-of-Year Conversations and Set Goals by Sept. 1
  - Required Training for Leaders and Interview Panelists

Manager Monthly 2021-22 Archive
- Manager Monthly for June 2022
  - ICYMI: Plan Ahead for Moves in EGC, Acoma Campus and 780 Grant
  - New Look and Improved Functionality of DoTS Help Coming June 22
  - Finance Infor/Lawson Transitioning to New Employee Space on July 5
  - Reminder: Complete LIFT and CCE End-of-Year Evaluations by June 30
  - Resources and Best Practices for Making a Salary Offer
- Manager Monthly for May 2022
  - Hiring Freeze Exemption Process
  - Utilize the Offboarding Checklist for Departing DPS Employees
  - Let Google Help Wrap Up the School Year
  - ICYMI: Nominations for Night of Honor Awards Now Open
  - Reminder: Review 2022 Financial Services Year-End Deadlines
  - Complete LIFT and CCE End-of-Year Evaluations by June 30
  - Reminder: Complete Classified End-Of-Year Evaluations by May 31
- Manager Monthly for April 2022
  - Open Enrollment Now Live: Support Your Team in Taking Action
  - Customer Service Survey Open Now through April 29
  - Review 2022 Financial Services Year-End Deadlines
  - Classified End-Of-Year Evaluations: Updates and Next Steps
  - Resources for Making a Salary Offer
- Manager Monthly for March 2022
  - ICYMI: Central Support, Spring Break, and Parking Updates
  - Ensure Your Team Completes the CollaboRATE Survey by March 22
  - Updated Timeline for Shift to the New Employee Space
  - MotivHealth Added as a New Health Insurance Option
  - Sign Your Team Up for an Open Enrollment Presentation
  - Encourage Your Team to Participate in the Well Aware Program
  - Scheduled EGC Network Maintenance
  - Canva for Education Now Available to Team DPS
  - Host Spring Performance Check-ins by April 30
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for March 2, 2022
  - Budget Update for 2022-23 School Year
  - CollaboRATE Leadership Feedback Portion Launching March 7
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for Feb. 23, 2022
  - Important Updates to DPS COVID Guidance
- Manager Monthly for February 2022
  - DPS Leaders Now Enrolled in CASE Membership
  - Access "Your Voice/Tu Voz" Mid-year Survey Results
  - Hot List of School Needs
  - Review 2022 Financial Services Year-End Deadlines
  - Reminder: Host Mid-Year Conversations with Classified Staff by Feb. 28
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for Feb. 11, 2022
  - Resources to Help Team Members Process Change
- Manager Monthly for January 2022
  - Thank You
  - ICYMI: Updated In-person Meeting Guidance
  - Encourage Your Team to Take the DPS ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Survey Beginning Jan. 24
  - Host LIFT and CCE Mid-Year Performance Conversations by Feb. 28
  - LIFT Leaders: Identify Career Stallers for Yourself and Your Team
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for Jan. 12, 2022
  - Follow Up and Support for Leaders during Central Office School Support
- Manager Monthly for December 2021
  - Thank You and Enjoy the Winter Break
  - COVID Reporting Hotline: Winter Break Schedule
  - Host Mid-Year Conversations with Classified Staff Dec. 1-Feb. 28
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for Nov. 30, 2021
  - Transition to New Employee Space: Timeline Update
- Manager Monthly for November 2021
  - Support Your Team’s Transition to Gmail
  - ICYMI: Phase 1 of New Employee Space Goes Live in Early 2022
  - The DPS Ombuds Office Now Open
  - Superintendent Marrero’s Listening and Learning Tour Reports Now Available
  - New Required Interview Training for Leaders and Interview Panelists
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for Nov. 8, 2021
  - Key HR Dates for the New Employee Space Transition
- Manager Monthly for October 2021
  - ICYMI: Central Office Return to In-Person Work
  - 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Team DPS Survey Results Available
  - Disability Awareness Month: Share Book List & Resources with Your Team
  - Review Old Open Purchase Orders by Nov. 19
  - Access Resources and Tools to Help You Hire Successfully
- Manager Monthly for September 2021
  - Support Your Team in Complying with Health Order; Plus, Review Corrective Action Timeline
  - 2021-22 ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Survey Begins on Sept. 27
  - DPS Ombuds Office Launching in October
  - New Required Interview Training for Leaders and Interview Panelists
- Manager Monthly for August 2021
  - Encourage Team Members to Upload Vaccine Information
  - Ensure Your Team Completes Annual Mandatory Reporting Training
  - ICYMI: Seeking Champions to Support New Employee Space
  - Access the How-To Guide for Approving Stipend Requests
  - New Process for SSP Growth and Performance This Year
- Manager Monthly for July 2021
  - ICYMI: Return to In-person Work for Central-Support Staff
  - Upgraded Conference Room Tools at EGC and Acoma
  - New Process for LIFT and CCE This Year
  - Access This Month's List of Qualified Candidates

Manager Monthly 2020-21 Archive
- Manager Monthly for June 2021
  - ICYMI: Updated Summer Hours and Masking Policies for Team Members
  - Reminder: Software Purchases Must Be Vetted through DoTS
  - Quick Guide Process Map Now Available
- Manager Monthly for May 2021
  - Transitioning from Webmail to Gmail
  - New Process: Software Purchases Must Be Vetted Through DoTS
  - Nominations for Night of Honor Awards Now Open
  - Update on Use of Local Home Folders (W: Drives)
  - Implementation of New GASB 87 Reporting Standard for Asset Leases
  - Access Resources for Hiring Independent Contractors vs. Employees
  - Support Diversity Recruiting Efforts
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for May 7, 2021
  - Complete End-of-year LIFT, CCE and Classified Evaluations
  - Meeting and Gathering Guidance for Staff
  - DPS Admin Buildings: Elevator Capacity Increased to 4
- Manager Monthly for April 2021
  - ICYMI: Statement on the Verdict of Derek Chauvin
  - Open Enrollment Is Live: Support Your Team in Taking Action
  - Update on Eligibility for Rehire Process
  - Important Dates for Teacher Transfers
  - School Support Customer Service Survey Open Now
  - Check Out Tips for Remote Hiring
- Manager Monthly for March 2021
  - Guidelines for Proof of Vaccination
  - ICYMI: Spring Break Update for Central Staff
  - Ensure Staff Participation in the Student, Family and Staff Survey
  - Encourage Your Team to Attend Upcoming Open Enrollment Events
  - HR Connect Service Update: New Hours
  - Review 2021 Financial Services Year-End Deadlines
  - Access the Interview Question Bank
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for March 11, 2021
  - Snow Day Guidance for Central Office Team Members
  - 2021-22 District Calendar Update
  - 2019-20 Years-of-Service Anniversary Pins Will Be Delivered Soon
- Manager Monthly for February 2021
  - Update on District Survey Strategy
  - Ensure Your Team Participates in CollaboRATE by Midnight Friday
  - Sign Up Your Team for a Benefits Open Enrollment Presentation
  - Additional Review for Infor/Lawson Development and Reporting Requests
  - Announcing the Multilingual Education Learning and Development Team
  - Complete LIFT and CCE Mid-Year Conversations and Update LIFT Goals
  - Resources for Making a Salary Offer
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for Feb. 12, 2021
  - COVID-19 Vaccination Resources and Updates
  - Encourage Your Team to Take CollaboRATE
- Manager Monthly for January 2021
  - Safety Updates and Resources on Inauguration Day
  - Budget Circular: Preparation for the 2021-22 School Year
  - ICYMI: New Sick Leave Policy
  - Open Enrollment Season Is Coming Soon
  - Host LIFT & CCE Mid-Year Performance Conversations by Feb. 12
  - Qualified Candidates for Consideration
- Manager Monthly for December 2020
  - COVID Hotline Process and Hours During Winter Break
  - Reminder: Process for New COVID Accommodations
  - ICYMI: Protect Your Personal Information Using DPS' New Login Process
  - Mileage Reimbursement Guidance
  - Hiring Tip: Respond Quickly to Applicants
- Manager Monthly for November 2020
  - ICYMI: Thanksgiving Break Extended for Central Office Team Members
  - New Secure Login Process Beginning Dec. 9
  - Ensure Your Team is Prepared for the Google Transition: Under a Month to Go
  - Accessing BIS Reports with Google
  - The Equity Experience: Check Your Team’s Completion Status
  - Process Map with Interview Tips, Best Practices
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for Oct. 29, 2020
  - Resources and Support for Students and Team Members After the Election
  - Office Building Capacity Reduced to 25%
  - ICYMI: Continuing to Support Our Schools with Staffing Coverage
- Manager Monthly for October 2020
  - What You Need to Know about Supporting in Schools
  - Set Health and Safety Expectations and Model the DPS 5
  - Two Months Until Google Transition
  - Google Meet Enterprise Licenses Now Available For Purchase
  - Instructions for Requesting a Stipend
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for Oct. 13, 2020
  - Updates on Central Office Supports in Schools
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for Oct. 8, 2020
  - COVID-19 Updates and Resources
  - LIFT Goals are Due Oct. 23
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for Sept. 24, 2020
  - Update on Returning to Administrative Worksites
  - Last Call for Night of Honor Nominations
  - Reminder: Microsoft Exceptions Deadline is Sept. 30
- Manager Monthly for September 2020
  - Announcing Department Changes in Academics
  - Student Data Privacy and Mandatory Reporter Training Report Now Available
  - Next Steps for Google Transition
  - Virtual Hiring Best Practices
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for Sept. 3, 2020
  - Safe Access Health Screen Website is Now Live
  - Return to Worksite Resources and Reminder
  - Health and Safety Protocols for In-Person Learning Training
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for Aug. 27, 2020
  - New Tool Coming for Daily Health Screens
- Manager Monthly for August 2020
  - Updated Health Screening Process: Keeping DPS Healthy and Safe
  - Additional Guidance for Those Choosing to Return to School Buildings
  - Central Office Extra Chromebook Return
  - Child Care Registration Opens Aug. 24 for All Team Members and Families
  - ICYMI: Returning to School Family Guide Now Available
  - Transition to Google is Moving Forward
  - Back-to-School Family and Student Surveys Launch Next Week
  - Cisco Jabber for Remote Phone Access
  - Getting Your Requisition Approved
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for Aug. 6, 2020
  - Health and Safety Guidance for Team Members Choosing to Return to Work
  - Save the Date for Our DPS Day 2020
  - ICYMI: 2020-21 Black Excellence Focus and Updated Elementary Bell Times
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for July 21, 2020
  - Virtual Program Updates
- Manager Monthly for July 2020
  - The Latest on Returning to Schools
  - Budget Implementation and Updates for 2020-21
  - Transition to Google Before School Starts
  - Update on Fall Registration and Verification
  - Reopening Fingerprinting and New Hire Processing

Manager Monthly 2019-20 Archive
- Manager Monthly for June 2020
  - Important Update Regarding DCTA Master Agreement
  - ICYMI Update Roundup: Budget, Monitoring Health Guidelines and Support for Tough Times
  - Use Google Now as You Prepare for the New School Year
  - Meet (Virtually) with Retirement Advisors at AIG and PERA in July
  - Support Diversity Recruiting Efforts
  - Reminder: Nominations for Night of Honor Awards Still Open
- Manager Monthly for May 2020
  - ICYMI: Updates from the 'Return to School' Workgroup
  - Year-End Appraisals: Updates and Next Steps for LIFT, CCE and Classified Employees
  - LIFT and CCE Evaluations
  - Classified Employee Evaluations
  - Help Navigating Job Description Process
  - ICYMI: Start Collaborating with Your Google Champion
  - Top Candidates for Essential Positions
  - Years-of-Service Anniversary Pins Delayed
  - Reminder: New Process for Purchasing Technology
  - ICYMI: Join the District Accountability Committee
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for May 6, 2020
  - Benefits Open Enrollment Ends Friday: Remind Your Team Members to Take Action
  - ICYMI: $500 Grand Prize Giveaway Ends at Midnight
- Manager Monthly for April 2020
  - ICYMI: Today's Employee Update and Guidance
  - Benefits Open Enrollment Is Live: Remind Your Teams to Take Action by May 8
  - Help DPS Recognize Our Teachers
  - Host Spring Growth and Performance Check-Ins and Update Goals by April 30
  - Important Dates for Teacher Transfers
  - Reminder: Your Input Matters -- Complete School Support Survey by Friday
  - ICYMI: Updates on Hiring and Purchasing
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for March 26, 2020
  - Access Available to Central Office Buildings
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for March 18, 2020
  - Supporting Our Teams to Work Remotely
- Manager Monthly for February 2020
  - Sign Up for a Benefits Open Enrollment Presentation
  - ICYMI: CollaboRATE Results
  - Apply by Friday to Serve on the Denver Plan Advisory Committee
  - View Team Member Completions for Required District
    Trainings in Learning Space
  - Reminder: Complete LIFT and CCE Mid-Year Performance Conversations by Feb. 28
  - Support Team Members' Career Growth with these
    Internal Hiring Tips
  - Find Top Candidates in One Place
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for Jan. 28, 2020
  - CollaboRATE Engagement and Leader Results Coming Thursday
- Manager Monthly for January 2020
  - Last Week to Take CollaboRATE
  - Remind Your Team to Update their Passwords
  - Get Ready for LIFT and CCE Mid-Year Performance Conversations
- Manager Monthly for December 2019
  - Talk to Your Team About the Importance of CollaboRATE
  - LIFT Leaders: Pick Up a Copy of 'For Your Improvement'
  - Need Help Navigating the Hiring Process?
- Manager Monthly for November 2019
  - New Opportunity to Volunteer as Substitute Teacher or Paraprofessional
  - Host Fall Performance Check-ins with LIFT and CCE-eligible Team Members Now
  - Mid-Year Conversations to Take Place in February for LIFT and CCE-eligible Team Members
  - Trauma-Informed Practices Module 1 Available Online Now
  - ICYMI: Take Quick Survey to Support the Transition to Google Suite
  - Simplified Requisition Process for Dell Technology Purchases
  - Support Diversity Recruiting Efforts
- Manager Monthly for October 2019
  - The Equity Experience Launches Next Week
  - Approve LIFT Goals by Oct. 31
  - Training Available for Beginners in Google Suite
  - How to Best Manage Candidates in Infor HR
- Manager Monthly for September 2019
  - ICYMI: Introducing Superintendent Regional Engagement Cycles for Each Region
  - 2019-20 District Map Now Available
  - Hiring? Check Out the September Candidate Highlights
- Manager Monthly for August 2019
  - Remind Your Team to Complete Annual Mandatory Training Sessions
  - Ensure New Team Members Complete New Employee Orientation
  - Review Food Policy Changes
  - Note New Regional Network Locations
  - Use Infor HR to Learn More about Candidates

Manager Monthly 2018-19 Archive
- Manager Monthly for July 2019
  - Postpone Setting LIFT Goals
  - Access the Interview Question Database
- Manager Monthly for June 2019
  - Promote Email Safety with Your Team
  - ICYMI: Resources for This Week's Move
  - LIFT and CCE Performance Appraisals and Conversations
  - DoTS Service Desk
  - Final Reminder: Deadlines for End of the Fiscal Year
  - Hiring Tip: Respond Quickly to Applicants
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for June 12, 2019
  - Share These Moving Details with Your Team
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for May 31, 2019
  - Update on Transition Logistics
- Manager Monthly for May 2019
  - Encourage Your Team to Provide Feedback on Susana’s Key Questions
  - Hiring Freeze Lifted; Managers Can Hire to Approved Budget
  - Changes to Food Policies for Meetings, Professional Development
  - Note Deadlines for End of the Fiscal Year
  - Encourage Team Members to Sign Up for Summer DPS Aspire Session
  - Last Call for Honor’s Award Nominations -- Nominate Today!
  - School Calendar Reports are Now Available
  - ICYMI: Planning Logistics During Transitions
  - Resources for Making a Salary Offer
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for May 9, 2019
  - Planning Logistics During Transitions
- Manager Monthly for April 2019
  - Nominate an Amazing Team or Teammate for an Honors Award
  - Benefits Open Enrollment Starts Next Week
  - Approve or Add LIFT Goals by April 26
  - New Hiring Resource: Process Map
  - Move Teachers to Qualify for Central Office Roles by May 1
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for April 1, 2019
  - Team Building Resources and Top Questions
- Manager Monthly for March 2019
  - School Support Customer Service Survey Opens April 2
  - Schedule Norming Sessions and Note Key Year-End Deadlines
  - Tip of the Month: Overcoming 'Career Stallers'
  - Mindfulness and the Workplace for Leaders Course
  - ICYMI: Resources for Your Team During Transition
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for March 18, 2019
  - This Week's Top 3 Questions
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for March 11, 2019
  - Top 3 Questions, Plus Tips and Resources
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for March 4, 2019
  - Resources to Support Your Team
- Manager Monthly for December 2018
  - ICYMI: Budget Alert for Central School-Support Teams
  - CollaboRATE is Coming Soon: Help Clarify Questions for Your Team
  - Pick Up a Copy of 'For Your Improvement'
  - Mid-Year: Check in on Goals for LIFT-Eligible Team Members
  - Spring DPSManagement Program
  - January Creating Connections
  - School Calendar Reports
  - Changes to Termination Dates
  - Diversity Recruiting Efforts
- Manager Monthly for November 2018
  - Food Purchasing Policy
  - Mid-Year Conversations with LIFT/CCE-Eligible Team Members
  - Suicide Prevention Training
  - Deadlines for Employee Pay Changes
  - CollaboRATE Survey Coming Soon
  - Benefits Eligibility Information for New Employees
  - Find Top Job Candidates in One Place
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for Nov. 16, 2018
  - DPS CareerConnect Apprentice Program
- Manager Monthly for October 2018
  - We Are DPS Campaign
  - Approve LIFT Goals by Oct. 31
  - Trauma Informed Practices Training
  - Equity-Based Programs
  - Creating Connections
  - FYI: Personal Information Verification Request
  - Manage Candidates in Infor HR
- Special Edition Manager Monthly for Oct. 3, 2018
  - Classified Employees Recognition Week
  - Superintendent Search Community Survey
- Manager Monthly for September 2018
  - CELT U Open House
  - DPSManagement Applications due Sept. 21
  - Revised Purchasing Thresholds
  - New Salary Structure for Non-Bargaining Unit Positions
  - School Calendar Reports on The Commons
  - Update DSE Network Structure
- Manager Monthly for August 2018
  - Our DPS Day reminder
  - Set LIFT goals by Sept. 30
  - True Pay resources and training guides
  - Values-based programs
  - Fall DPS Management Program
  - DPS employee Wellness Champion
- Manager Monthly for July 2018
  - 2017-18 LIFT and CCE employee appraisals due
  - New LIFT process: comment on LIFT behaviors
  - New Employee Action Center
  - Our DPS Day is Aug. 16

Manager Monthly 2017-18 Archive
- Manager Monthly for June 2018
  - LIFT and CCE performance evaluation conversations
  - Employee goals and development for 2018-19
  - Summer hiring fair
  - Help Talent Acquisition fill vacancies
  - New and departing team members
- Manager Monthly for May 2018
  - New and departing team members
  - Learning Space PD registration
  - LIFT and CCE year-end conversations workshop
  - Classified employee evaluations
  - Candidates can enter references' phone numbers
  - School calendar reports
  - Aug. 16 Our DPS Day
  - LIFT Off to Leadership cohort, courses and resources
  - New employee orientation
  - Infor HR resources
- Manager Monthly for April 2018
  - Early release on April 27
  - Benefits Open Enrollment is April 23-May 11
  - Approve LIFT Goals by April 30
  - List of qualified candidates
  - Infor HR job posting resources
  - Teacher permission deadline
  - Required New Employee Orientation
  - Infor HR proxy access
  - Equity-based programs: ED Talk, Equity Boot Camp and DPS Skills
- Manager Monthly for March 2018
  - New DPS internal branding resources
  - LIFT and CCE end-of-year deadlines
  - LIFT and CCE norming sessions
  - Templates to welcome new employees
  - Infor HR onboarding dashboard, hiring e-Learning course and candidate management tips
  - 2018-19 school calendars uploaded to Infinite Campus in May
  - Last call for Night of Honor nominations
  - Lynda.com PD opportunities
  - DPS Aspire spring dates
- Manager Monthly Special Edition for Feb. 28, 2018
  - We're improving how you get paid with True Pay
- Manager Monthly for February 2018
  - 403(b) changes
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