Black History Month: Explore the legacy of the McCallop family | |
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February is Black History Month, a recognition of African Americans’ contributions to our history – including here in Johnson County.
Every week of February, we will share a story about important black figures in our county’s history. This week, the Johnson County Museum is sharing the history of a family who for five generations has made key contributions to our community.
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The McCallop family has a legacy of freedom, helping the community and determination in the face of adversity. Robert McCallop started the first school bus service in Johnson County, the R.L. McCallop Bus Service.
McCallop and his team played a major role in the community, helping transport students and church groups. In addition to his private bus line, he was later a bus driver for the Shawnee Mission School District.
Learn more about the McCallop family and their legacy in Johnson County in this Black History Month article.
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Register now to participate or volunteer for Kansas City Corporate Challenge | |
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We are 64 days away from the start of the Kansas City Corporate Challenge! The kickoff party is from 4-7:30 p.m., Friday, April 7 at the Truman Sports Complex.
KC Corporate Challenge is a months long fitness and recreation focused event that allows Kansas City area companies to compete against each other in Olympic style games. This years events will run from April-June.
If you are are interested in joining team JoCo and participating in any events, or would like to be a volunteer, please visit the KC Corporate Challenge website to create an account and make your event selections. Use company code: Johnson County, KS and password: JOCOKCCC23.
The deadline to create an account is Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023.
See this step by step guide to create an account.
For more information and to learn how to get registered visit InsideJoCo.
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5 Day LEAP program for managers and supervisors | |
The Human Resources Department announces the re-launch of the 5 Day Leadership Empowers All People program for managers and supervisors.
The LEAP program is one aspect of a larger effort to create and enhance an organizational culture that empowers people and builds a high(er) performance organization.
The basis of the program is the county’s Leadership Philosophy that leadership is a responsibility shared by all. Participants will learn the foundational LEAP principles, as well as the importance and impact of people leadership and “leading from where you are”, regardless of their role in the organization.
The 5 Day LEAP program for managers and supervisors pilot session will be held in the Administration Building March 6-10. Subsequent 2023, 5 Day LEAP, sessions are scheduled on May 15-19 and Oct. 23-27.
Enrollment priorities will be decided at the department level and participants will be manually enrolled in the program by Human Resources staff. For questions regarding placement in the class, please reach out to your direct supervisor. For all other inquiries contact the Organizational Learning and Development Team at HRD OL&D.
| MyFreeTaxes can help you file your taxes for free! | |
The United Way provides MyFreeTaxes in partnership with the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to help filers prepare their tax returns on their own or have their return prepared for them for FREE.
Visit www.myfreetaxes.com or call the MyFreeTaxes Helpline for additional support at 866-698-9435.
| Password standards for Oracle to change Feb. 10 | |
The password standards for the county’s Oracle system will be modified to align with county security policies and better protect our assets.
Effective Feb. 10, 2023, the Oracle password standards, listed below, will take effect upon your next password change:
- Minimum password length will increase from 10 characters to 14 characters.
- Password expiration will increase from 90 days to 365 days.
Passwords are a critical part of the county’s cybersecurity plan and help us maintain secure systems that are free of unauthorized intrusion. When creating passwords, please ensure that you create different passwords for each system rather than using the same one for all of our systems.
For more info, please see the county’s Password Management Practice.
More information is also available in this article on Inside Joco.
| InsideJoCo is getting a new address | |
DTI is excited to announce that as of Thursday, Feb. 2 at 5 p.m., InsideJoCo will move to a new location in the Microsoft Cloud.
This move of over 65 sites was made in partnership with various departments as the current location is approaching end-of-life and will be retired.
Please note that the new address for InsideJoCo is https://jocogov.sharepoint.com. If you have a browser homepage or bookmarks that contain the old InsideJoCo address, please update them accordingly.
For assistance on updating your homepage, refer to Setting Default Home Page in Browser or contact DTI Support for any technology-related questions.
| Souper Bowl lunch to benefit Feed the Need | |
Bring your appetite ahead of the big game!
The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment presents its Souper Bowl lunch, benefitting Feed the Need, on Thursday, Feb. 9.
Come by the Sunset Drive Office Building (11811 S. Sunset Drive) lobby between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a lunch, including soup, bread or crackers, and dessert.
The cost for lunch is $7. If you pay by check, please make it payable to Johnson County Charity Foundation.
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Canstruction competition to benefit Feed the Need | |
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What “can” you create? Feed the Need’s Canstruction competition is returning this year!
Here’s how it works: Create your own artistic masterpiece using canned goods, which will then be donated to local food pantries as part of the 2023 Feed the Need fundraiser.
To enter your department/division in the contest, email FTN-Canstruction@jocogov.org by Friday, Feb. 10. Please include your department or division, location, and Canstruction contact name and email.
Once you’re registered, the competition begins! Bring in canned goods to your department/division, and assemble them in a structure of your own creative design by Friday, March 31. The best creation will win the traveling trophy!
Learn more about this year’s Canstruction competition.
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Valentine’s Day Savings from Tickets at Work | |
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Today's Board of County Commissioners meeting included the following:
- Authorized a contract, not to exceed $323,566, with Kelly Construction Group, Inc., for the ADA compliance restroom modifications for various Johnson County facilities, including Northeast Offices, North Central Multi-Services Center, Justice Annex, Johnson County Mental Health (Community Support Services) and Sunset Office Building.
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A bimonthly report through Jan. 27, 2023, for major projects over $1 million and master plans was provided to the Board. A copy of the report is attached here.
- A public information workshop for Johnson County Executive Airport’s ongoing Airport Land Use Compatibility Update is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7 at the KCAC Aviation Hangar at the airport.
More information on these and other items from today’s meeting is available at boccmeetings.jocogov.org.
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Hotlines available to take your questions |
In order to efficiently answer the large volume of questions from both employees and the public surrounding the COVID-19 crisis, Johnson County has set up several hotline numbers to connect you with the experts you need. See below for hotline numbers and the kind of information each can provide.
Johnson County Employee HelpLine
913-715-HELP (4357)
When to call: if you have any questions about leave options during the COVID-19 crisis, travel restrictions, or other HR-related questions. If you have a technology issue related to working remotely, please contact DTI Support at 913-715-1700.
Health Department Hotline
913-715-CV19 (2819)
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
When to call: if you have virus-related questions ONLY. You can remain anonymous if you choose. Spanish interpreters are available through same number. You can also call the Kansas Department of Health and Environment at 877-427-7317 after business hours.
Childcare Licensing Hotline
913-477-8361
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
When to call: if you are a parent and have questions regarding COVID-19 changes or if you are a childcare provider and have questions about licensing requirements. If you call the hotline after hours, leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.
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