PCSD Weekly Notifications

Today we get to celebrate Logan Telford. Telford, a social worker at Provo High, received the Provo Way award in April, 2024. Telford is a caring and compassionate social worker who earnestly helps the students and staff he works with. “Logan is a friend. He’s a friend to the students, he’s a friend to the staff,” says Jeff Gomm, the Provo High School Psychologist. “It takes time to get to know people and their circumstances. He’s very compassionate and very knowledgeable.” Read the full story at provo.edu.

Nominate a coworker that you feel is exceptional at what they do. Give them the recognition they deserve. Provo Way Nomination Form.

For: All

Summer Break is our greatest opportunity to conserve energy and save money. Please remember the following during the upcoming summer break:

• Turn off & unplug all electronics i.e., Computers, projectors, microwaves, document cameras, DVD players, printers, copiers, sound systems, etc.
• Empty, unplug, and prop the door open of personal refrigerators
• Ensure setback on thermostat to 80 degrees or unoccupied if in a portable or office
• Close window blinds
• Shut down all computer labs
• Do NOT shut off network switches, interactive TVs or routers

Thank you for your ongoing support of energy savings throughout Provo City School District!

For: All

The Custodial Services Department would like you to remember a few key things going into the summer. Please remember the following:

• Custodial days and hours often change during June and July. Many schools will not have Custodians in the buildings on Fridays due to the 4/10’s schedule.
• Custodial hours often shift to the early mornings rather than the afternoons and evenings during the summer.

If you choose to enter the schools in June and July, please help us with the following:

• Please lock and latch any doors that you open in the schools–Do not prop open exterior doors.
• Please turn off any lights that you turn on in classrooms or common areas before you exit.
• Air conditioning will only be scheduled on for District/school-sanctioned events. Air conditioning will be provided in all areas of the building where employees are REQUIRED to work. Air conditioning may not be available in individual classrooms/offices where employees are not contractually obligated to be working.
• Please be mindful of areas that are posted as “DO NOT ENTER” zones. These areas are closed for cleaning and restoring activities and must be observed until the signs are removed.
• Please contact the Head Custodian immediately if you see, hear, smell, or experience anything that seems problematic or out of the ordinary or if you need emergency access to an area that is posted as closed.

For: Teachers who need to renew their license

USBE (Utah State Board of Education) has revamped/facelifted their website. You will find everything you need to know about how you are expected to renew your license if your license expires as of 06.29.2024 at their website. Learn more on the employee website. Post-exp.6.29

For: STEM Teachers

Do you want the latest STEM teaching tools in your classroom? Then make sure you sign up for our state-of-the-art STEM in Motion Kits. These kits are designed for teaching engaging, hands-on STEM lessons that align to the curriculum. Learn more on the Employee Website.

For: All Employees

We are pleased to announce that the Provo City School District nurses will be offering CPR/First Aid and Stop the Bleed certification sessions this summer. These sessions are vital for emergency preparedness and will equip you with the necessary skills to respond effectively in critical situations. There are also additional community CPR courses available. Learn more on the Employee Website.

For: All Employees

Mark your calendars for Open Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year!

• July 15, 2024 – August 15, 2024

We encourage all employees to enroll independently prior to August 15. Learn more on the Employee Website.

UCTM is proud to announce it’s 2nd Annual Materials Grant! In 2023, we funded over $18,000 worth of materials. This year you can apply for one of two grants: Small or Large. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.6.14

For: Secondary Teachers

A new page has been added to all secondary Curriculum Notebooks! The page is called “Supporting Multilingual Learners” and includes information about professional development, strategies, translation support, and more to help you support the multilingual learners in your content area. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.5.21

For: Secondary ELA Teachers

This year, USBE has presented a series of webinars to help secondary ELA teachers implement the new Utah standards. All of the webinars were recorded and teachers can now access all recordings, as well as resources from each session, by going to the secondary ELA drive. Post exp.5.21

• Secondary ELA Drive

For: Aspiring Principals

BYU School Leadership Program invites educators to learn from current school, district, state, and university leaders about becoming a principal. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.6.24

For: All Employees

By being mindful of public networks and securing your home Wi-Fi, you enhance your online privacy and help safeguard our students’ sensitive data. Remember, the security of our digital accounts is a shared responsibility. Learn strategies on the Employee Website. Post exp.5.31

For: All Employees

The Provo City School District Department of Title I and Title III 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. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.5.21

For: 242 Contract Employees

With summer approaching, here is a quick explanation of our summer schedule and holidays for those employees on a 242 day contract. We will once again be utilizing a four-10 schedule with 10 hour work days Monday – Thursday. Find dates and details on the Employee Website. Post exp.5.27

For: All Employees

The Colonial Heritage Festival is an amazing opportunity to step back in time and be part of colonial America in the time leading up to the Revolutionary War and the Founding of the United States of America. We need people to help set up on July 2 at Scera Park in Orem, take down on July 8, and fulfill multiple shifts at the festival on July 4,5,6 (the festival shift require you to “dress the part” which we can help you with ). We welcome ages 16 and up. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.5.24

For: All

This summer the technology department in conjunction with Google will perform a merger of the Student Google workspace into our main workspace taking the district from two Google Workspaces down to one. This merger is needed for several reasons, but the main reason is to simplify the future workflow so that teachers are not juggling two different email domain logins for mission critical apps and products. More information will be emailed out to students, parents, employees, and school administration.

For: Secondary Teachers

The Intermountain AP Summer Institute is now open for registration. This is hosted by Davis School District and will take place on June 10-13, 2024 from 8AM-4PM. Learn more on the Employee Website. Post exp.05.15

Dealing with a challenging situation? Feeling more stressed than usual? Emotional Wellbeing Solutions is here to help. It’s a modern, flexible Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers support for everyday life. Learn more on the employee website. Post exp.5.31

For: All Employees

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.

For: New Employees

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.