SD 308’s Employee Newsletter 

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See Something, Say Something!

#SD308BetterTogether

 

W2s for Tax Year 2022 are READY!

• Click Here to be taken to the Intranet
• Log into the Employee Access portal
• Click on “My Pay”
• Where it indicates “Tax Documents” switch years to “2022”
• Download: “W2 for tax year: 2022”

 

A Quick Message from Superintendent Dr. Sparlin

Hello SD 308 Family,

I hope this message finds you well. Later today I am requesting through our parent newsletter that families take some time to talk with their child(ren) about the importance of keeping threatening words and/or inappropriate discussions out of school. Recently we've worked through a number of situations where students said things that caused fear in others. While harmful intentions may not always be real, if potentially threatening language or topics are discussed it necessitates a response. We want all our students and our staff to feel safe while at school and we try to minimize disruptions as much as possible. 

Please continue to help push the message of  “See Something, Say Something” to our students. I am so proud of the students who have come forward to report to a trusted adult when things they see or hear are concerning. We take each of these reports seriously and conduct a full investigation in order to maintain a safe learning environment in our schools. 

It's important that we remind students that their choice of words and actions can cause serious repercussions when they generate fear and disruption at school. Resources are used each time we investigate these situations, including consultation and sometimes response from police. 

It's hard for students to understand that even when they're joking, certain statements have to be taken seriously and consequences may be significant. 

I appreciate your help in reiterating this important message to your students. 

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and stay warm as temperatures drop and the snow continues to fall. As always, know that you are valued and appreciated here at SD 308! 

• John

 

Staff Info

 

2023-2024 School Calendars Approved - To view the calendars for the 2023-24 school year visit, 2023-2024 School Calendar and 2023-2024 School Year Month View Calendar.

 

Volunteers Needed For Black History Month Professionals Fair
At Oswego East on February 11, students are invited to join in engineering activities, a panel discussion and booths to explore many exciting careers. Open to all students, the event features a variety of professionals including scientists, business owners, pilots, doctors, lawyers and business entrepreneurs. Contact Valerie Talton with Accelerate Career through Education, LLC if you’re interested in helping to make this event a success (a_c_e@comcast.net)!

 

Aurora Public Art will display artists Donnell Collins, Perry Slade, and Dr. Charles Smith from February 3rd to March 18th! Aurora Public Art takes place on the 3rd Floor Gallery, 20 E. Downers Pl, Aurora, IL. Events and Gallery Admission are free and open to the public!

 

Concordia University Chicago - Master’s, Doctoral & Endorsement Programs: Please click here to view a full list of programs offered by Concordia. They are currently enrolling for March and May.

 

Illinois 5essentials Survey: Students, teachers, and parents across Illinois now have an opportunity to participate in the eleventh annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of a school. For parents, this opportunity allows them to share their thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about their child’s school. If at least 20 percent of parents at each school complete this survey, a parent supplement report will be generated.

To take the survey visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin. Note: you must choose Kendall County in order to locate all SD 308 schools. Please complete the survey between now and March 31.

 

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

 

PushCoin Payment Plan Update: PushCoin has been updated to now allow families to set up their own payment plans through an automatic payment EFT each month. This means families no longer need to fill out paper forms and wait for notification of approval. To learn more about the process, click here.

 

HUMAN RESOURCES

 

W2s for Tax Year 2022 are Ready! Click Here to be taken to the Intranet

• Log into the Employee Access portal

• Click on “My Pay” 

• Where it indicates “Tax Documents” switch years to “2022”

• Download: “W2 for tax year: 2022”

 

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY! Emergency Contact Information - Please be sure to update your emergency contact information in the Employee Access Portal. Go to "My Information" click on "Profile" click on "Emergency contacts"  Employees have the ability to add and update emergency contacts at any time through the portal.  Contact the HR department at ext. 4648 if you have any questions.

 

PRIDE (Proudly Recognizing Individuals Demonstrating Excellence)

NOMINATE a teacher or employee for the District’s PRIDE program by completing the online nomination form at: www.sd308.org/PRIDENomination.

 

HELP WANTED

SD 308 is HIRING! We still have a number of openings, we appreciate your help in sharing this link:  www.sd308.org/jobs.

Huntington Learning Center - WANTED: Part-Time Teachers: Teacher certification not required to teach SAT/ACT prep. Contact Kim Velazquez, Center Director, at 630.551.4145 or oswegoIL@HLCMail.com for more information. Click Here for Flyer.

Service Dog Foundation Seeking Volunteer Foster Trainers. VIP is a 501c(3) non-profit charity organization who facilitates service dogs and companion dogs to Veterans, developmentally disabled, and/or physically disabled individuals. Local homes are needed to foster and train puppies. Volunteers receive puppies at 10 weeks old and meet as a group for training once a week in Naperville, then work with the dog daily at home. The foster is with the dog 9-12 months until they are given to a Veteran, a person with a disability or as an emotional support dog. Learn more here.

 

Reference Information

• 2022-23 Office Staff List/School Directory… click here. Full staff directory, click here.

• Do you have Great News? Exciting Wins? Interesting Stories? Fun Photos?......simply email stories@sd308.org

• Pass It On!… click here to send a shout out or positive message to any SD 308 staff member! 

• Facebook/Instagram... follow us at Community Unit School District 308/@cusd308

• Calling All SD 308 Alumni! Click here to be taken to the SD 308 Alumni page.

• Do you need help creating digital media or websites? Book a meeting with the District Webmaster.

• BOE Meeting: Special Meeting - Wednesday, Feb. 1,  2023, at 7:15pm, Oswego East High School. 

  • BOE Summary from 01.23.23

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Empowering Students: Engaging, Supporting, Succeeding!

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