Tiger Times
Superintendent's Weekly Update: January 6th-10th
January 10, 2025
Dear Douglas Public School Families and Staff,
Since my last communication we were able to participate in a webinar with PowerSchool Executives where they share the following with us:
“PowerSchool informed us that the data taken primarily includes parent, student, and teacher contact information with data elements such as name and address information. Across their customer base, they have determined that for a portion of individuals, some personally identifiable information was impacted. They are working with urgency to complete their investigation and determine whether PII belonging to our students was included.”
Protecting our students is something we take seriously. With PowerSchool’s help, more information and resources will be provided to you as it becomes available.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
Paul D. Vieira, Ed.D.
Superintendent
The following weekends will be designated as our recharge weekends:
January 24-26
May 23-26
The following guidelines will be put in place to ensure that everyone has the ability to recharge:
I will ask staff not to check emails, correct exams, or grade projects during these weekends. I want them to be able to step away for a weekend and recharge.
Athletics and Activities – There will be NO practices or activities that relate specifically to the Douglas Public Schools during these weekends with the exception of a practice on Sunday if there is a game on Monday. These practices cannot start before 3pm on Sunday.
Teachers will follow the guidelines set below:
Ensure that long-term assignments are not due on the Monday or Tuesday following the Recharge Weekend.
Educators will NOT increase student workload leading up to the Recharge Weekend.
Teachers will adequately plan their lessons and assessments around these weekends.
Educators will not assign any schoolwork over the weekend.
Educators will not schedule exams or quizzes on the Monday following the Recharge Weekend.
Advanced placement classes may still assign work.
Students should also be able to step away for the weekend and be able to relax physically and mentally.
Should there be a major issue that you need to connect with us on, please contact your building principals and they will work with you to address any issues. We are all cognizant of the stresses that are on all of us this year and hope these monthly breaks can offer some relief.
Custodial and Cafeteria Workers
Douglas Public Schools has Custodial and Cafeteria Worker job opportunities available (Regular positions and Substitute positions). Please apply on SchoolSpring.com.
Full and Part-Time Positions
We are currently recruiting for open positions and would love to hear from you. Apply online at: SchoolSpring.com. Your application will require a CORI check, which can be done through DPS in our Central Office and a SAFIS fingerprint background check, which will need to be completed at one of many local Indentogo facilities.
Become a DPS Substitute!
The Douglas Public Schools welcomes your interest as a substitute teacher and/or paraprofessional. Our substitute teachers and paraprofessionals play an important role in the day-to-day operation of our school system we look forward to having you become an important part of our students’ learning experience.
Substitute School Nurses Needed!
We need Substitute School Nurses! Join the DPS Health and Human Services Team as a Substitute School Nurse to support the health and well-being of the Douglas Public School students. Substitute School Nurses work as needed, with a minimum commitment.
Please click the link to view the Superintendent's Goals for the 2024-2025 School Year.
Douglas Public Schools Blue Print for Student Success
The Blue Print for Student Success is our version of a Strategic Plan. This is a living and breathing document that guides our decision making and is our plan to move the district forward and ensure that our students succeed at a high level. Click here to view the 23-24 Blue Print.
