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Share appreciation and gratitude for a fellow CIS employee. Giving a shout out is a great way to recognize an individual or group for their extra effort and talent, and to contribute to a culture of appreciation, community, and kindness.
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Employee Excellence Nominee: Julia Smith
"Julia has assisted with the partnerships with other programs for our students. She has helped enlist the Central Texas Food Bank, Cenikor Drug Prevention program and Girl Scouts mentor program for our female students. She has built strong relationships with staff at ABS and they have been more than happy to help her with distributing information and accommodating class time for these programs. Students are also very excited to be involved in another program or opportunity to spend with Julia and CIS her team." -Excerpt
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Nominate someone for Employee Excellence. Click here for the form and here to learn about employee recognition & appreciation at CIS of Central Texas.
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Let’s Talk Series: Postponement and Equity Fundamentals Series:
In the interim, our internal Let’s Talk Series will remain postponed until we hire our Sr. Director of Human Resources. Instead, we encourage staff to attend the Equity Fundamentals Series hosted by CIS National. The Equity Fundamentals Series will delve deeper into critical areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Here is a look at the sessions:
• February 1, Mestizaje from Borders to Windows & Mirrors
• February 15, Community-Centric Fundraising: Raising Money without Sacrificing Community Dignity
• February 29, How Can School Professionals Create an Inclusive Environment for Students and Caregivers Impacted by Invisible Disabilities
• March 14, The Future of Leadership is Queer
To register for the series please follow this link, https://communitiesinschools.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkcuqurzMpHNWBsU3dDxpiivka57Zp3JR6#/registration
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IN THE KNOW
Our next In the Know virtual all-staff session will be on Monday, Feb. 12 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Among the topics being shared are a building update, employee recognition initiatives, and the 2024-2025 Employee Calendar including summer break dates for campus-based staff. If there is a topic you’d like to know more about, please send an email by this Friday, Feb. 2nd to [email protected] This session is optional; please join us if you want to be in the know.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87638503958?pwd=ZWlYcWdRaGdaSGJxc3cxT014djVSZz09
Meeting ID: 868 4034 0581
Passcode: TYen90
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Human Resource Department Updates | |
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REMINDER: New Background Screening Process
CISCT has experienced changes in background screening and fingerprint processes this school year. One change starting this January, and every January thereafter, CISCT will conduct background screenings through JDP screening services for all staff, AmeriCorps Members and Interns working on campus, Central or other sites.
Who: All staff, AmeriCorps members and Interns are expected to complete this clearance. Staff who completed the JDP background check as part of their onboarding process in December or January will not need to complete the JDP screening again.
For individuals working on campus, the JDP screening differs from the screening and fingerprint process conducted by school districts. If you work on a campus you will continue to follow the campus guidelines provided to you and complete the JDP background check. If you have any questions about JDP, campus background screening or the fingerprint process, please contact Yreen Ortiz at [email protected] or Dr. Hunt at [email protected].
Fees: The JDP background screenings are paid by CISCT.
What to expect: The JDP screening takes minutes to complete and results are received by HR within 24 hours.
For further information: Attend the next In the Know scheduled on February 12.
When: On Thursday, January 25 you received an email from Communities In Schools <[email protected]> that will look like the one below. Please complete this check immediately, no later than February 16, 2024. The system will send you a reminder until your background check is complete. Please feel free to reach out to Yreen Ortiz ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
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CISCT Job Openings
Click here for a list of available positions!
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MIDYEAR REMINDERS
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As you add students to caseload midyear, please remember to complete all of the fields in REQUIRED sections on the Contact Detail page for each student. We need this information in order to be able to import student records into CIS-NAV (TEA's database).
- Complete Audit Tasks within a week of assignment - this will help save you time at closeout this summer!
- Edit Service Plans to add targeted needs, don't create new Service Plans.
- If you want to see a report of any slice of your data for auditing purposes, just ask! PDs have a good sense of what reports are available, and PMD can create anything you need additionally. You can also join an upcoming 201 session and learn how to create your own reports. 🙂
APOLLO 201: REPORTS & DASHBOARDS TRAINING
Itching to learn reports and dashboards? Need a refresher on bulk service deliveries? Spring 2024 - Apollo Training Session List.pdf for a flyer that shows all the Apollo training dates for the rest of the school year! Sign-ups are available now on Auzmor for these monthly training events.
RESOURCES & SUPPORTS
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PMD Office Hours are Mondays 3-4pm and Fridays 8-9am via Teams.
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Email [email protected] if you need support, have questions, or have a feature request/suggestion.
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Apollo FAQs.docx is a document that contains answers to commonly asked questions. PMD updates this on a weekly basis.
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Video Walkthrough Links.docx is a list of common Apollo functions (everything covered in 101/102 and then some!)
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PMD Apple Updates Archive.docx is a new document that lists out all of PMD's Apple updates for the year! Thanks for bearing with us as we streamline our communications.
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CIS Program Manager Dawn Burnside from Blackshear Elementary School received an appreciation gift from the Sunshine Committee at Blackshear ES. Thank you for all that you do Ms. Dawn! | |
Grateful for teammates! -Natalia Ornelas | |
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33rd Texas School of Social Workers Conference
Sign up has officially closed. I will be reaching out to Supervisors and those who will be attending will be notified with by February 9th, 2024.
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Community Outreach Department Update:
The COD will be closing volunteer applications for community and service-learning volunteer applications this Spring semester on February 1st. All volunteers who apply before this day will be on-boarded and placed on a campus. This deadline will help the Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships as she steps in to support the community outreach specialist role and department. If you have any questions about the volunteer process or volunteers in general, please reach out to Cami Warren.
PD Training for Volunteers and CIS Staff:
Description: The CIS Community Outreach Department and the Mental Health Department are partnering up to provide our first PD opportunity for our volunteer community. We are opening the training to any CIS staff who would like to attend. Please complete sign-up sheet below if you would like to attend. See flyer here. Lunch and Learn Sign Up.
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CCMR Department Updates and Resources | |
Travis County’s Summer Youth Employment Program application is now live! Please click the link here to learn more info and how we can get our youth get involved! | |
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Adulting 101
WHEN?
Friday, March 1, 2024
10AM to 3PM
WHERE?
ACC Riverside Campus (1020 Grove Blvd)
WHO?
This event is an opportunity for high school students and those who are about to transition into independence and self-sufficiency.
We are aiming for students who may be interested in attending a trade school or who haven’t figured out what they are going to do after high school.
The cost of attending ACC is a fraction of the cost for trade school as well as four-year colleges, we encourage students to start with us.
ANYTHING ELSE?
There will be lunch, giveaways, door prizes, a student/alumni panel, presentations from UFCU about financial management, workshops, and a series of pitches about the different engaging programs that ACC has to offer.
HOW?
You can register your students by sending them to www.austincc.edu/adulting101. We are capping registration at 200 students, so sign up soon to guarantee a spot.
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In Living Color Affinity Group! |
February 1 isn’t just the start of Black History Month. It’s National Freedom day, created by a former slave commemorating abolition
The first day of February is commonly seen as the beginning of Black History Month, but the day’s significance actually goes much deeper.
It starts in 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves. But Lincoln knew that a proclamation wouldn’t be enough – leading to the creation of the 13th Amendment.
The 13th Amendment, which formally abolished slavery, was officially approved on February 1, 1865. Almost 100 years later, that day became known as National Freedom Day. Read more!
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Black History Month Activities:
The Carver Museum: 1165 Angelina Street Austin, Texas 78702
Create and Heal: African Americans and Arts (Thursday, February 1, 6-9pm)
Solar Saturday: Black History Kick-Off Block Party (Saturday, February 3, 2-6pm)
8th Annual HBCU Day 2024 (Saturday, February 17, 11am-3pm)
Black History Month Kid’s Day (Saturday, February 24, 11am-3pm)
Northeast Early College High School: 7104 Berkman Drive Austin, Texas 78752
Sounds of Blackness 2024 (Saturday, February 17, 3-5pm)
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Community Healing Acupuncture
Join us for a rejuvenating and relaxing NADA acupuncture session at YWCA Greater Austin! This in-person event is designed to provide healing and support to our community. Whether you're seeking relief from stress, pain, or simply want to enhance your overall well-being, our skilled acupuncturist will provide a comfortable, safe environment for healing.
Monday, February 5 from 11am-1pm. Sessions start on the hour and half-hour. Paperwork must be completed prior to the session so please arrive 10-15 minutes before your session time. *Update: 11am is full and 12pm is filling up!
Open to all for women, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and other community members and services providers who are experiencing high levels of stress or recovering from trauma.
Details for the acupuncture session: NADA involves the gentle placement of up to five small, sterilized disposable needles into specific sites on each ear.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to prioritize your well-being and experience the benefits of acupuncture. We can't wait to see you at the Community Healing Acupuncture event!
Registration link is https://acupunctureFeb5.eventbrite.com
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Austin Child Guidance Center is offering Caregiver Workshops: These workshops are offered for free in person at 810 W 45th St, Austin, Texas 78751. Click here to learn more! | |
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Congrats this weeks Winner of a Amazon Gift Card is: Emma Pierce!
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Summer Programming Planning, because you can never start too early! | |
Communities In Schools of Central Texas surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. | | | | |
