Thursday, January 19, 2023

Previous editions of the BCPS Staff Bulletin are archived and available for viewing on the BCPS website.

Who will be the BCPS Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year?

Team BCPS staff, parents, and community members are invited to nominate an outstanding principal and an outstanding assistant principal for Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal for 2023-24. This is a great opportunity to recognize excellent administrators and honor all of our leaders.

Nominations will be beginning on Monday, January 23, 2023.

• To nominate a principal, please submit your nomination form by 6 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2023.

• To nominate an assistant principal, please submit your nomination form by 6 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2023.

**Please note, the nomination form links will not work until the form opens on Monday, January 23.

There will be a Principal of the Year and an Assistant Principal of the Year recognized for each level (elementary, middle, and high). BCPS Principals of the Year and Assistant Principals of the Year will be recognized in April with the Teacher of the Year.

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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE...

• Technology Training Workshops

Staff members in the Office of Technology Training and Compliance Management focus on improving the technical skills of new and experienced employees to enhance their performance in achieving systemwide goals. The effective use of technology is essential to ensure the success of a high-performing workforce. More information is available in a BCPS News Hub post.

• Aspiring Assistant Principals Course



The Department of Organizational Development and Leadership is offering the Aspiring Assistant Principals Course to tenured candidates aspiring to the assistant principalship.This course will focus on the knowledge and skill development necessary to fulfill the role of an assistant principal. Learn more in a BCPS News Hub post.

• We're hiring – Spread the word

Online applications are available for a variety of BCPS positions. Also, BCPS Recruitment is now on Twitter!

• Safe School Compliance Training Reminder

All staff must complete annual compliance training to ensure that BCPS meets all state and federal mandates and complies with all Board of Education Policies and Superintendent Rules. This document includes training requirements for all staff for each bargaining unit for the 2022-2023 school year. Please note that this schedule was adjusted in September so that educators had approximately two hours of compliance training each month from September to December. Learn more in a BCPS News Hub post.

• Middle school students encouraged to enter National Civics Bee

The Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce invites BCPS middle school students to enter the National Civics Bee. Students with an idea about using civics to solve a problem in their community should complete the online submission form, including parent/guardian contact information, and upload (preferred method) or mail their 500-word essay.

• Black Lives Matters @ School - Culturally Responsive Symposium S.L.A.M. (School Leaders and Mentors)

Hosted by the TABCO Minority Affairs Committee, educators, administrators and educational leaders are invited to this event on Saturday, February 4, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at TABCO Headquarters (1220 E Joppa Rd Bldg C Suite 514, Towson, MD 21286).

Registration is required to attend this event and is open through February 1.

• Racial Justice Poetry Contest



Entries for the 2023 Racial Justice Poetry Contest are being accepted now through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1. Students in Grades 6 – 12 in Baltimore County public, parochial, and independent schools and homeschooled children in Baltimore County can apply. Poems must be original and no more than three pages long.

Contest details, prize information, and a submission form can be found on Schoology in the resource folder for teachers of secondary English language arts. Teachers from other content areas may contact Justin DePrima at Dumbarton Middle School or the BCPS English language arts office for access.

Learn more in a BCPS blog post.

• School-based summer employment application

The BCPS central and school-based summer program employment process will be launched no later than February 2023. Like last year, the Frontline Education Applicant Tracking System (Applitrack) will not be used for the summer hiring process.

To be considered for any summer program, all current 10-month employees will need to complete and submit the Summer Program Interest Form when it becomes available. Learn more in a BCPS News Hub post.

ESP of the Year Award Nominations

Education support professionals (ESPs) provide invaluable skills and contributions that support the efforts of the students and staff of BCPS. The Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County (ESPBC) Paraeducator and Office Professional of the Year Awards recognize the contributions made by ESPs to their schools, communities, and their profession.

The job titles eligible for this recognition include but are not limited to health assistant, interpreter, office professional, paraeducator, or computer technician. Learn more in a BCPS News Hub post.

How will your school/office recognize Black History Month?

As Black History Month approaches, the Department of Communications and Community Outreach seeks information regarding upcoming activities and celebrations.

Share your plans with us at communications@bcps.org.

MSDE Educator Virtual Roundtable

Join the State Board and MSDE for the Educator Roundtable with teachers to discuss the Strategic Plan - Phase 1, co-facilitated by State Board of Education Teacher Member Rachel McCusker and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Sylvia Lawson on January 25, at 6 p.m.

Stakeholder Climate Survey

It's almost time for the annual BCPS Stakeholder Climate Survey! This year's survey will be open from Monday, January 30, through Friday, March 3.

Feedback provided will guide our budget, staffing, and program. Stay tuned for more information!

New Transportation Status Webpage

To support parents and students, BCPS has created a new transportation status webpage. This page lists BCPS school buses with substitutions or delays. Please note that changes/delays are accurate at the time of posting and are subject to change

Submissions Open - BCPS Makes Art! faculty & staff exhibition

In this exhibition, teachers and staff will have the opportunity to showcase their work in the Vollmer Center Gallery at Clyburn Arboretum. This exhibition is virtual and on-site.

The deadline for on-site submissions has passed, but virtual gallery submissions will remain open through Tuesday, January 31.

Stop the Bleed Training

All parents and caregivers of BCPS students and all BCPS staff are encouraged to participate in a free, 90-minute "Stop the Bleed" course. The courses, being offered across the county, train participants to recognize a bleeding emergency, then pack wounds and use tourniquets to help stop the bleeding until first responders arrive.

The next course will be offered in person at Prettyboy Elementary School on Wednesday, February 8, at 6:30 p.m. Register online. Space is limited.

You may submit a shoutout for a variety of reasons. For example, you may want to offer a pat on the back to a colleague for helping out, recognize a staff member or student achievement, or welcome a new employee. When your shoutout appears in The Staff Bulletin, your name and school/location will be included.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Dept. of Communications/Community Outreach

443.809.5908 | communications@bcps.org