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    Manager Monthly is delivered to school support managers and above the third Wednesday of every month. It is packed with need-to-know information regarding growth and performance, hiring and supports for building strong teams. Click on the "+" sign below next to the archive to browse past editions. 

  • Manager Monthly 2022-23 Archive

    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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 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
      • LIFT and CCE norming sessions
      • LIFT and CCE formal feedback meetings
      • LIFT Off to Leadership: Total Rewards and compensation resources
      • Changes for hiring internal candidates
      • Hiring tip: Respond quickly to applicants
      • Night of Honor nominations
      • Creating Connections, March 21
    • Manager Monthly Special Edition for Feb. 9, 2018
      • Support for team members affected by reductions in force
    • Manager Monthly for January 2018
      • Upcoming equity-based programs
      • DPSManagement applications
      • Goal action plans for LIFT leaders
      • Identify career stallers
      • LIFT Off to Leadership materials
      • List of top job candidates
      • Contact info available in Infor HR
    • Manager Monthly for December 2017
      • CollaboRATE reminder
      • Mid-year resources for managers of LIFT-eligible employees
      • Schedule mid-year conversations with SSPs
      • Copies of "For Your Improvement" for LIFT leaders
      • Register for Creating Connections, Jan. 24
      • Scorecard Generator
      • Infor HR: Compensation details for direct reports
      • Newsletter archive announcement
    • Manager Monthly Special Edition for Nov. 29, 2017
      • LIFT Off to Leadership
    • Manager Monthly for November 2017
      • Hiring information available in Manager Monthly
      • Mid-year conversations for LIFT/CCE-eligible employees
      • CollaboRATE window moved to January
      • Values-based leadership programs: DPSAspire, Creating Connections
      • Birthdays and work anniversaries in Infor HR
      • Referral bonuses
    • Manager Monthly for October 2017
      • Set meaningful goals
      • Personal information verification email
      • Leave of Absence in Infor HR
      • Values-based leadership programs: Creating Connections, Equity Boot Camp
      • Social media guidelines
    • Manager Monthly for September 2017
      • Final steps in LIFT, CCE 2016-17 appraisal process
      • Schedule pay-for-performance conversations
      • CollaboRATE resources for goal-setting
      • Screen candidates and track interviews in Infor HR
      • Student safety and employee resources
      • Values-based Leadership Programs booklet
    • Manager Monthly for August 2017
      • Mandated reporter training
      • Goal-setting workshop and LIFT Behavior Goal
      • Professional learning shared spaces
    • Manager Monthly for July 2017
      • Our DPS Day
      • 2016-17 LIFT, CCE Appraisals
      • LIFT Behavior Goal
      • New benefits enrollment site

  • Manager Monthly 2016-17 Archive

    • Manager Monthly for June 2017
      • LIFT/EPMP and CCE performance evaluation conversations
      • Discuss and plan employee goals for 2017-18
      • Resources for new employees
      • DPS Total Rewards Package
      • Processes in place for non-employees
      • Secretary Portal page intake form
    • Manager Monthly for May 2017
      • Claim contractors by May 19
      • Schedule year-end conversations for LIFT/EPMP and CCE employees
      • Free project management professional development
      • African-American Equity Task Force community meeting May 24
      • Virtual Our DPS Day
      • New exit interview processes
      • Infor HR support and resources
      • New purchasing guidelines
    • Manager Monthly Special Edition for April 26, 2017
      • New processes for non-employee data and access management
    • Manager Monthly for April 2017
      • Open Enrollment kickoff
      • LIFT/EPMP year-end reminder
      • Prepare for productive norming sessions
      • End-of-year conversations with SSPs
      • Central office hiring fair
      • Summer professional development for DAEOP staff
      • Mindfulness event
      • Required I-9 form
    • Manager Monthly for March 2017
      • LIFT/EPMP and CEE rating scale changes
      • Approve LIFT/EPMP goals now
      • Schedule norming sessions with HR partners
      • CCE year-end process
      • HR Google Site for Managers
      • Visit hosting Teacher Leadership & Collaboration schools
      • Year-end finance and purchasing deadlines
      • School support customer service survey
      • The Commons accessibility updates
      • Night of Honor nominations
    • Manager Monthly for February 2017
      • Open Enrollment: Key dates and information
      • Resources for immigration questions and concerns
      • LIFT/EPMP and CCE peer feedback
      • Employee Assistance Program and GuidanceResources
      • Professional development for you and your team
      • LIFT/EPMP and CEE rating scale changes
      • Off-network access for Lawson and Employee Self-Service
      • GHR/Talent Management rebrand
      • Tax season phishing and scam warning
      • Updated Capital Asset Guide
      • Night of Honor nominations
    • Manager Monthly for January 2017
      • LIFT/EPMP and CCE end-of-year deadlines
      • New eligibility for rehire resources
      • New Employee Orientation
      • Change in criminal history disclosure
      • Hew HR attestation process
      • Leverage Secretary Portal
    • Manager Monthly Special Edition for Jan. 4, 2017
      • CollaboRATE results available
    • Manager Monthly for December 2016
      • Goals check-in
      • Awkward performance conversations
      • Four Cs of onboarding
      • DAEOP staff professional development opportunities
      • Referral bonuses and recruiting information
      • The Commons accessibility update
    • Manager Monthly for November 2016
      • CollaboRATE is coming soon
      • LIFT/EPMP and CCE mid-year conversation preparation
      • Check in on LIFT/EPMP goals
      • Meet the new Family and Community Engagement chief
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • I Give for Team DPS Campaign
    • Manager Monthly for October 2016
      • Equity and Empowerment: The School as the Unit of Change
      • Critical dates for Lawson upgrade
      • Verify personal information
      • Putting team goals into action
      • DPSSkills workshops
      • Creating Connections
      • Provide feedback
      • Overtime eligibility
      • Contact information for Every Student Succeeds Act questions, concerns
    • Manager Monthly for September 2016
      • Reminders regarding discrimination and harassment policies
      • LIFT/EPMP goal-setting deadlines
      • Contact information for Every Student Succeeds Act questions, concerns
      • Mentoring program for educators of color
      • Grants administration resources on The Commons
      • DPSHonors! recognition tools
      • Values-based leadership opportunities
    • Manager Monthly for August 2016
      • LIFT/EPMP resources for goal-setting
      • CSO-AIO is now Leadership, Teaching and Learning
      • Student Services is now Student Equity and Opportunity
      • Final steps in 2015-16 LIFT/EPMP and CCE appraisal process
      • Resources for conversations on race
      • Welcoming employees to your team
      • Employee Wellness focus group
      • Growing secretaries through professional development
      • New Secretary Portal

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