PCSD Weekly Notifications
Consistency, compassion, and a continued effort in caring for students, staff, and faculty are just a few traits that Timpview High Assistant Principal Suzanne Parker exemplifies, earning her the Provo Way Award. Its recognition made more remarkable as it comes through nominations from multiple teachers—Moana King, Maren Unrau, Maren Ostenson, Ashlyn Bacon, Terry Brown, Blake Garfield, Christopher Jollie, and Elizabeth Brooks—an extraordinary show of school-wide support, which speaks to Parker’s impact on the community. Read the full story at provo.edu.
For: Classified Employees
Provo City School District Education Support Personnel, this notice is to inform you, beginning December 2, 2024, we will be transitioning from our current time clock system to a new time clock system called UKG. New clocks will be installed in place of the old clocks at the end of the month. Instructions for using the clocks to punch in and out of work will be posted near the clocks to support you in using the time clocks. As before, you will be able to swipe your ID badge to punch in and out and to change assignments when needed. Moving forward, each employee will be required to punch in and punch out at the time clock. There will not be remote access via phone apps or internet browsers. Please plan accordingly. Read full notice with instructions on the employee website.
For: All Teachers
Here are a few quick reminders for certified employees:
- Minimum expectation is to arrive 30 minutes prior to class beginning and remain at the school 30 minutes after dismissal. Please notify your supervisor when you are unable to complete these expectations
- Leave must be requested and approved by your supervisor and then submitted when you are unable to complete your contract hours
- When you are absent the full day, 8 hours of leave submission is required
- For safety and security purposes, if you leave the building temporarily, please notify your administrator
- Flex time may be approved on a rare occasion with supervisor approval
Educators who have developed and completed a SB 137 plan, have the option to request payment on December 18, 2024. Please complete the google form, which was emailed to you, to request 32 hours of compensation. The form must be completed by December 6th to take advantage of this opportunity. If you have questions concerning verification and submission of the compensation form, direct them to your supervisor.
For: Principals
This form is for principals to sign up for the next surplus textbook removal happening Friday, December 6, 2024. This form must be completed and submitted no later than Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Surplus Textbook Removal Form
For: Classified Employees
Classified employees, self-evaluations are now loaded and ready for you to complete. Please complete your self-evaluations no later than the last day of November. Schedule an appointment with your supervisor to review the self-evaluation and discuss performance goals for the remainder of the school year by the end of December. You can access their self-evaluations by following the directions below:
- Self-Evaluation Login
- Login to the EMS system using your employee ID # as your username and your password
- Hover over the “Employee” button to access a dropdown menu
- From the dropdown menu select “Appraisals” then select “current”
- Click on the “Edit” button for the current year’s “Self-Appraisals” button and complete the self-appraisal / evaluation and then save
Please join our virtual seminar to learn about the steps to retire from the URS System. Whether you are Tier 1 or 2, this meeting will help you understand what you need to know about the process to retire and other considerations associated with retirement. This meeting is being held on Wednesday, December 4, beginning at 3:30 p.m. You can use the below link to join the meeting.
For: Secondary ELD Teachers
Check out this week’s ELD Quick Tip! This week you’ll learn a speaking strategy that can be used in any ELD class to get students talking more and about the chat activities in Vista. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Employees
The Department of Continuous School Improvement is now offering a competency-based ESL Endorsement for all interested teachers. Participants will complete courses in Canvas to demonstrate competency in the five Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) domains: language acquisition; cultural diversity; planning and implementing instruction; assessment and evaluation; and professionalism and leadership. Courses are self-paced; it is anticipated that the full endorsement will take approximately two years to complete. Teachers can start the endorsement at any time and can work on it through the summer and school breaks if desired. Post exp.12.03
For: Secondary ELA Teachers
Each week we share one strategy that you can use to meet the needs of your diverse multilingual learners in secondary content classes. This week’s reading and speaking strategy is specifically for secondary ELA teachers but could be adapted for use in many content areas. Learn more on the employee website.
For: All Employees
Managing an ongoing condition takes patience and a gentle approach to caring for yourself. Begin living your best life by taking advantage of UMR’s Ongoing Condition CARE Program. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.12.31
For: Language Teachers
The 2025 annual UFLA Conference will be held at Utah Tech University in St. George on February 21, 2025 for all language teachers in Utah. Registration is now open. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.12.20
For: Educational Support Professionals
As of December 1, 2024 we are changing to a new time system for all employees who were using Novatime. Training will come from your supervisors. Please keep a look out for more information. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.12.01
For: All Employees
As we enter the busy online shopping season, keep your financial information secure by following some simple tips. Visit the employee website for details. Post exp.11.30
For: All Employees
I understand that between the rush of the holidays, November can often be overlooked. Thanksgiving is the one holiday in November that gets the most recognition. I just want to remind everyone that November is also National Native American Heritage Month (NNAHM), therefore, it is full of opportunities for teaching, understanding, and learning about Native American/Alaska Native people, culture, and history. Read Meredith Lam's full message and get a list of resources on the employee website. Post exp.11.30
For: Admin & Teachers
Nominate a Secondary Teacher for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science. The PAEMST program is now accepting nominations for 7-12th grade STEM teachers. Awardees receive a certificate signed by the President, a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend recognition events and professional development opportunities, a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation, and join a community of over 5,200 award-winning teachers. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.12.06
For: All Teachers
The Arts-Integrated Learning Across the Curriculum PD course enhances teacher expertise and infuses joy and playful student learning experiences in the classroom by emphasizing arts integration and the curricular areas of literacy, technology, and science. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.1.06
For: All Employees
Beginning on November 1, 2024, we are excited to introduce our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This service is administered by Blomquist Hale and is available to all employees of Provo City School District, whether full-time, part-time, or regardless of benefits status. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp. 5.31
For: Elementary Teachers
UVU Prep is a 6-week free STEM summer school opportunity for students. Only 6th graders can apply, and if accepted, they are committing to 3 summers full of fun and engaging learning. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.1.31
For: Music Teachers
Please let all your musical students know that the application and registration fee deadline for the 2025 Aspiring Musicians Competition and Concert is Monday, March 3, 2025. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp. 3.3
For: All Employees
Join a CPR/AED/First Aid and Stop the Bleed Training offered by PCSD registered nurses. Have you ever considered learning CPR, First Aid, and Stop the Bleed skills to become a valuable first responder during emergencies at school or within our community? If so, now is your golden opportunity! Learn more on the employee website. Post exp 4.11
The 2024-2025 school year high impact days are as follows: the first and last week of school; two days before and two days proceeding: Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break; SEP Days; Graduation Days for BYU and UVU; and Professional Development Days. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp 5.22
Did you know we have a Employee Google calendar that you can subscribe to with all the important dates? Visit this page on the employee website to subscribe to that calendar and view all contract calendars.
Did you know that Utah Risk Management offers liability protections to employees in the State of Utah? Refer to the document above if you have any additional questions. Read Utah Risk Management Document.