Things to do in December – School Districts
Important Administrative Things to do This Month for School Districts
(This “to do list” is intended to provide a synopsis of a few of the tasks normally started or performed during this month. The list is obviously not exhaustive in nature and is designed only as a “reminder” to be supplemented by each Personnel/Human Resources Department’s specific duties.)
- Review certificated employee evaluations submitted to Human Resource office
- Consider transfer/reassignment request made by employees for upcoming school year
- Review and revise district policy manual as necessary (Education Code § 35010(b))
- Prepare and present annual teacher assignment report to board of trustees
- Review classified job/position descriptions (ADA/legislated mandates)
- Audit employee sick leave records
- Counsel with principals regarding remediation plans written for teachers who received ratings of “needs to improve” or “unsatisfactory” performance, and implement remediation recommendations
- Update substitute teacher pool for second semester
- Update uniform complaint procedures to ensure compliance with California Education Code § 35186
- Post notices in classrooms concerning complaints about instructional materials and facilities
GENERAL
(The entitled “General” checklist is a listing of ongoing tasks for consideration at various times throughout the year. The list is obviously not exhaustive in nature and is designed only as a “general reminder.”)
- Begin projecting staffing needs for upcoming school year
- Evaluate student teacher/substitute teacher performance
- Evaluate new teacher performance
- Counsel new teachers as part of continuing orientation process
- Identify areas for future inservice training
- Update job descriptions (possible subject to negotiations)
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