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QUOLKE’S CORNER #153 OPEN ENROLLMENT 2013

QUOLKE’S CORNER #153

OPEN ENROLLMENT 2013

Just a reminder to everyone that November is Open Enrollment month. If you are currently enrolled in the medical, drug, vision, or life insurance plans are satisfied with your benefit coverage you DO NOT need to take any action. However, I strongly recommend that you go online to verify what is listed in the computer for you is accurate and to review premiums.

You must go online if any of the following apply to you:

Quolke’s Corner #152 Staff Attendance

Quolke’s Corner #152

Staff Attendance

QUOLKE’S CORNER # 151

It is hard to believe that October is already here and we are winding down to the end of the first marking period. I’ve been out to over 20 schools so far and it is amazing to see the difference a year can make.

QUOLKE'S CORNER #150 Staffing 2013-2014 School Year

QUOLKE'S CORNER #150

Staffing 2013-2014 School Year

Anyone that was at the May 23 Delegate Assembly heard the frustration that was shared by our team waiting for answers when Staffing would be scheduled. As we told the Delegates that day, a timeline to do Staffing by the end of the school year was drafted and was waiting for approval from CEO or the CAO or someone with the ability to give that ok.

QUOLKE'S CORNER #149

INVESTMENT SCHOOLS

QUOLKE'S CORNER #148

WHY DOESN'T THE STATE INVEST IN OUR CHILDREN?

Last month, I had the opportunity to hear Linda Darling-Hammond speak at the City Club of Cleveland. Darling-Hammond is an education researcher and expert focusing on issues of school restructuring, teacher quality, and educational equity. Her knowledge and insight is impressive and highly regarded.