Message from the Superintendent | |
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I hope this newsletter finds you well and that you have been enjoying a restful and rejuvenating summer break. It is amazing how quickly the summer flies by. As we approach the final days before the start of the new school year, I wanted to share some important information and dates with staff.
- New student registration will be on Thursday, July 27, from 7:30-5:30 at AJH for all PreK–8th grade students and AHS for 9th-12th grades. Please share this information with anyone who is new to Azle ISD.
- New teacher in-service begins on Tuesday, August 1.
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August Staff Development kicks off on Thursday, August 3, with our traditional Azle ISD Vendor Fair and Convocation at Azle HS. We have a dynamic keynote speaker for this year, Mr. Johnathan Brown. His message will relate to ALL employees. See below for additional details about Convocation.
I express my appreciation for your dedication and commitment to our students and district. I look forward to welcoming everyone back and am excited about continuing our tradition of great things happening in Azle ISD for the 2023-2024 school year.
We Are Azle!
Todd
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2023 Convocation & Vendor Fair: August 3 | |
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Azle ISD will kick off the 2023-24 school year with our annual Convocation and Vendor Fair on Thursday, August 3, at Azle High School.
All employees will report directly to the high school. The Vendor Fair will take place from 8-9:45 a.m. followed by Convocation. This year, the set-up will be very similar to our Showcase set-up with vendors and breakfast in the gyms.
Breakfast will be served in the lower AHS practice gym. Please see the list below for specific breakfast times for your campus or department.
- 7:30 a.m. - Transportation, Maintenance & Custodial
- 7:45 a.m. - Central Office
- 8:00 a.m. - Azle HS, DAEP, Hornet Academy
- 8:15 a.m. - Azle JH, Forte JH, Azle Elem, Hoover
- 8:30 a.m. - Pre-K - 4 Campuses
Convocation will start at 10 a.m. in the competition gym with assigned seating per campus or department. View Convocation seating chart.
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Azle ISD August Professional Development | |
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In kicking off the 2023-2024 school year, Azle ISD remains committed to employee retention. Reflecting on last year, or your interactions with Azle ISD for new employees, please take a few minutes to take part in a Thought Exchange.
Key areas include culture, safety initiatives, communication efforts, and the opportunity to share. The link will be active through Monday, August 7.
I look forward to reviewing the results. Complete the Employee Thought Exchange.
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Semi-Monthly Pay Reminder | |
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As part of our ongoing efforts to support all of our employees and the dynamic needs of budgeting for our families, we are transitioning from once-a-month payroll to semi-monthly payroll.
Starting in July through September we will begin transitioning employees to a semi-monthly pay cycle. Payroll dates are set for the 10th and 25th of each month. All supplemental pay, extra duty pay, and overtime pay will be paid on the 25th of each month. (Reminder just like our current practice, if payday falls on a weekend or holiday we will pay on the Friday before)
Review the link below for additional details from the Payroll Department and to see when your semi-monthly pay will begin.
Semi-Monthly Pay Information
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2023-24 Benefits Enrollment: July 31 - August 17 | |
Meet our Azle ISD Police Officers | |
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Azle ISD has 12 Azle ISD Police Officers and two Azle Police Department School Resource Officers for the 2023-24 school year.
Azle ISD Police Chief Darren Brockway leads the Azle ISD Police Department and oversees all district safety operations. Azle ISD officers bring a combined 314 years of experience to the district.
View officer assignments for 2023-2024 and years of service.
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Bereavement Policy Update | |
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The Azle ISD Board of Trustees recently approved a change to the district's Bereavement Policy which expands the eligibility for bereavement leave to include additional family members. For purposes of bereavement leave, the definition of immediate family is found in DEC(LOCAL) and is copied below.
The term “immediate family” is defined as:
- Spouse.
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Son or daughter, including a biological, adopted, or foster child, a son- or daughter-in-law, a stepchild, a legal ward, or a child for whom the employee stands in loco parentis.
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Parent, stepparent, parent-in-law, or other individual who stands in loco parentis to the employee.
- Sibling, stepsibling, and sibling-in-law.
- Grandparent and grandchild.
- Any person residing in the employee’s household at the time of illness or death.
An employee shall be granted three days of bereavement leave upon the death of a member of the employee’s immediate family. Such leave shall be taken with no loss of pay or other paid leave. Thank you, Board Members!
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Hilltop Elementary Grand Opening Celebration: August 5 | |
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The Azle ISD community is invited to a Grand Opening Celebration at Hilltop Elementary on Saturday, August 5, at 10 a.m.
Guests will have the opportunity to participate in the Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and Masonic Lodge Leveling Ceremony, followed by a tour of the new campus!
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Elementary Meet the Teacher | |
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Mark your calendars for 2023 Meet the Teacher! Campus-specific dates and times are listed below.
- All Elementary Schools (PreK- 4th grade) - Monday, August 14, 5-6:30 p.m.
- Hoover Elementary - Monday, August 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Azle Elementary 5th grade - Thursday, August 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Azle Elementary 6th grade - Monday, August 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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We love sharing stories about the amazing things happening in our schools and in the lives of our students, staff members, and alumni!
Please email amoore@azleisd.net with details of your newsworthy activity or event. Be sure to include names, images, and details!
*By submitting your story/photos, you agree to have it published on our district website and/or social media sites.
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