March 11, 2003

Superintendent’s Office This is a note about where the 2003–2004 budget process currently stands. I know there are rumors in schools and departments as district staff begins to discuss how to develop a balanced spending plan for next school year. The Board of Education by state law must approve a budget by June 30. Based on current projections, we are faced with a serious fiscal challenge. However, I know that we can work together to develop a sensible approach that will maintain our positive momentum.

Last week, the Board of Education approved $11.6 million in reductions (about two percent of the general fund) from the current school year budget. Although the state legislature is still in session, we believe the current budget year, with the changes approved last week, is now set.

For the 2003–2004 school year, the problem is worse than the one we just resolved. Cuts could total up to $30 million—another six percent or so of our spending. But the revenue picture from the state is not yet clear. This is a key point—our difficulties here are the result of the weakened economy and a drop in overall state revenues. Our budget issues are not in any way related to the issues that have dominated news coverage about nearby school districts.

State lawmakers and the governor are wrestling with a budget crisis that is much worse, as a percentage of the total, than what K–12 public schools appear to be facing. Still, there are weeks of work left on the state budget. The legislature will adjourn May 7, but it’s possible the budget picture may not be fully resolved even then and a special session might be needed.

In the meantime, we are beginning to work with what we know. We will begin with a review of budgets in central administration. Department heads already have been asked to forward proposals for reductions that would give us the savings to cover somewhere between one-quarter to one-third of the $30 million total. Further reduction ideas will be developed in collaboration with the Board of Education. There are some very creative ideas being developed and studied.

1 I am keenly aware that timing of this process is important—that staff members impacted by changes have a right to know as soon as possible so they can consider applying for vacancies as they are posted. This is true for schools, employees who have been deployed to our area offices, and departments. Working with the Board of Education, district staff will forward these decisions to you as soon as possible. We are very sensitive to this issue.

Our goal is for your planning work to be built firmly on what is known. At this point, however, we are still uncertain about next year’s full budget picture. As it comes into more clear focus, we will keep you posted. The next step is that you will see preliminary enrollment projections on April 11, and we are planning on issuing the Resource Allocation Methodology (RAM) on May 5. As information comes forward that will help you plan for next year, we will provide that through communications here in the Tuesday Telegram or through the Budget Office. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding during these difficult budget times for our nation, state, and school district.

Research, Planning, and Special Programs and Curriculum and Instruction Attached is a schedule of sessions that will be held on April 18th. Please encourage your teachers and staff to attend the sessions organized for them. If there is a conflict (i.e., your media specialist is also your building’s gifted and talented program facilitator), building principals can assist in making decisions about priorities.

Please note that only one session (First Aid Training) begins before 12:30 p.m. so faculties can meet in the morning. Lunch will not be provided at any session.

If you have any questions about specific sessions, please call the individuals listed. Other questions may be addressed to Wayne Eckerling, Assistant Superintendent of Research, Planning, and Special Programs, at 303-764-3802, and Rosanne Fulton, Executive Director, Curriculum and Instruction, at 303-764-3505.

Curriculum and Instruction  Please pass out this reminder to all your art teachers reminding them about the Congressional Art Exhibit, sponsored by Representative Diana DeGette’s office.  This flyer about the Middle and High School End-of-Year Art Exhibit should be distributes to all art teachers in your building.  Richard T. Castro Commemorative Exhibit and Educational Program The Alma Project and the Social Studies Department is working in conjunction with the Friends of Richard T. Castro to launch an exhibit of the late Richard T. Castro’s ongoing work and research regarding Hispanic state legislators from 1876 to present. The Alma Project has produced an engaging high school unit of study to go along with the exhibit. Organizers are also asking for student volunteers to give guided tours. Click for the flier and the tour registration form to learn more.

2 Facility Management Please read and share the following memo and table with your facility manager regarding the realignment of area supervisors.

Human Resources Update on DAEOP Job Classification Study In 2000, the DAEOP and the district signed a Memo of Understanding (MOU) to commence a job classification study for all DAEOP positions. The study has been delayed until the beginning of 2004 due to limited resource availability. The DAEOP and the district have tentatively identified an outside resource available to complete the study at no or minimal cost to the DAEOP and the district.

During salary and benefit negotiations this spring, the DAEOP and the district will review the MOU to ensure that it meets current expectations. Progress towards this study will be communicated to DAEOP members and employees in this bargaining unit, and to administrators, managers and supervisors, as it becomes available.

Educational Outreach Program Lions and tigers and bears and pedometers! There’s No Place Like Home—a 5K run, walk, and dance to benefit the DPS Educational Outreach Program—is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, in City Park. The first 24 schools to register a team will receive 50 free pedometers for their physical education department, and all participating schools will qualify for a chance to win $1,000 worth of physical education equipment. Schools that register at least 50 runners or walkers will get free bus transportation to the event. Registrations forms are available in school physical education departments. Contact Kim Vela at 303-405-8227 for more information.

Community Relations

CDM Gathering III

Plans are falling into place for the CDM Gathering III to be held at: Marriott Southeast 6363 East Hampden Avenue (Hampden & I-25) on Saturday, April 12th 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. A breakfast buffet will be served

The keynote speaker will be Garland Yates of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Mr. Yates is well informed on community organizing, parental involvement and funding public education. Our workshops will address many of the present needs of our school district:

3 A. Budget Training - Ms. Velma Rose B. Personnel Sub-Committee Training - Human Resources C. No Child Left Behind - Flora Camejos-Lenhard, State of Colorado Department of Education Ricardo Garcia, Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition D. Parents: Recruitment and Retention - Led by Community Relations and featuring active parents throughout the district

One of the highlights of our past CDM Gatherings has been the fellowship and the relationship-building which is very real when people gather who are committed to the needs of young people.

Registration forms will soon be in your schools, or you may fill out a registration form online and e-mail it to Ginny Tice.

Public Information

Marketing Kits Coming Soon “There are so many good things going on at our school…if only people knew about them.” We’re here to help. Coming soon is a school marketing resource kit that will offer tips on identifying what’s right about your school and getting those messages to key audiences. If you’re looking for further detail about marketing your school (i.e., a step- by-step “how to” for developing a marketing plan from scratch or a sample plan from which to work) links to additional resources will also be included in the kit.

School Marketing Tip of the week: Public opinion comes to life when reality and perception mix. Facts can easily get tossed aside, overrun by rumors and bad data. That’s why, no matter how great your school is, it pays to stay plugged into what people are really saying about it. Consider:  Tracking questions phoned into your school. Look for trends. Ask staff to alert you to common questions they hear in the school and community.  Try holding occasional focus groups. Ask several parents, for example, to arrive before a planned a meeting and pick their brains about a topic or two.  Publish frequently asked questions and answers in your newsletter and on your Web site.

TUESDAY TELEGRAM ARCHIVE http://www.dpsk12.org/docs/tuesday_telegram/tue_tele_archive.shtml

4 (Back) Reminder

High School Teachers The Congressional Art Competition

Delivery March 3, 2003 4:00–5:30 p.m. No Exceptions Art Institute of Colorado, 1200 Lincoln Street

Instructions Artwork must be ready to hang.

Hang Show March 4

Art Exhibit March 5–20

Reception with March 17 Representative 5:30–7:30 p.m. Diana DeGette

Pick Up Artwork March 21 4:00–6:30 p.m. Art Institute of Colorado

Contact Person Maruca G. Salazar DPS Visual Arts Coordinator 03-764-3752 (Back) DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION

To: Principals/Site-Based Managers

Through: Mike Langley, Executive Director, Facility Management

From: Morgan R. Deane Jr., Director, Operations and Maintenance

Date: March 6, 2003

Subject: Partial Realignment of Area Supervisor Responsibilities

Pursuant to recent staff changes and the addition of newly constructed schools, we have re- evaluated the assignment of responsibilities for our five (5) Area Supervisors. As in previous years, to maximize effectiveness and ensure equity, we have tried to maintain a balance in the scope of responsibility in each of the four geographic areas. As always, we will continue to strive to maintain direct interface with each principal and site-based manager and facility manager within each facility.

New responsibilities were effective March 6, 2003. Each Area Supervisor will visit their newly assigned schools within a couple of weeks after the implementation date.

Please call Rusty Deane at 303-575-4137 if you have question or comments.

Attachment: School Assignment Chart/Map

CC: Carla Santorno Joe Sandoval Irene Jordan Melanie Haas Richard Allen Ricardo Concha Nancy Sutton Beth Biggs Dave Debus Richard Smith Velma Rose Guy Champlin Donna Wittrock Ed Ray Ray Warren Stephen Finley Richard Cosgrove Mike Wonsik Shop Foreman Area Supervisors Andy Raicevich Crew Chiefs (Back) NORTHEAST NORTHWEST CENTRAL SOUTHEAST SOUTHWEST Jerome Gethers Kerry Berens Keith Miller Bonnie Chadwick Debra Rodriguez (303) 575-4018 pg. 490-3374 (303) 575-4015 pg. 490-3371 (303) 575-4013 pg. 490-3375 (303) 575-4103 pg. 490-3372 (303) 575-4017 pg. 490-3373 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Area ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Area ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Area ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Area ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Area AMESSE NE SANDOVAL NW BARNUM NW ASBURY SE CASTRO SW ARCHULETA NE BEACH COURT NW BROMWELL SE ASHLEY SE COLLEGE VIEW SW BARRETT NE BROWN NW CARSON SE BRADLEY SE DENISON SW COLUMBINE NE BRYANT WEBSTER NW COWELL NW CORY SE DOULL SW COLUMBINE PRIMARY (PEC) NE CENTENNIAL NW CHELTENHAM NW ELLIS SE FORCE SW FORD NE COLFAX NW DEL PUEBLO NW HOLM SE GODSMAN SW Green Valley Development NE COLUMBIAN NW EAGLETON NW KNIGHT SE GOLDRICK SW GREEN VALLEY NE CROFTON NE FAIRMONT NW LOWRY SE GRANT RANCH SW GREENWOOD NE GARDEN PLACE NE FAIRVIEW NW MCKINLEY THATCHER SE GUST SW HALLETT NE EBERT NE FALLIS SE MCMEEN SE JOHNSON SW MARRAMA NE EDISON NW GREENLEE NW MONTCLAIR SE KAISER SW MAXWELL NE GILPIN NE LINCOLN SE PHILLIPS NE KNAPP SW MCGLONE NE HARRINGTON NE MOORE SE ROSEDALE SE MUNROE SW OAKLAND NE MITCHELL NE PALMER SE SAMUELS SE NEWLON NW PARK HILL NE PIONEER CHARTER NE STECK SE SLAVENS SE SABIN SW SMITH NE REMINGTON NW TELLER SE SOUTHMOOR SE SCHENCK SW STAPLETON NE SMEDLEY NW WHITEMAN SE STEELE SE SCHMITT SW STEDMAN NE SWANSEA NW WYMAN SE UNIVERSITY PARK SE TRAYLOR SW VALDEZ NE VALVERDE SW WHITTIER NE MIDDLE SCHOOLS Area MIDDLE SCHOOLS Area MIDDLE SCHOOLS Area MIDDLE SCHOOLS Area MIDDLE SCHOOLS Area COLE NE HORACE MANN NW ALT TRANSITION SCHOOL BYERS NE HENRY SW MARTIN LUTHER KING NE LAKE NW HILL SE GRANT SE KEPNER SW RANDOLPH NE SKINNER NW MOREY SE HAMILTON SE KUNSMILLER SW NOEL NE GOVE SE MERRILL SE RISHEL SW SMILEY NE BAKER NW PLACE SE HIGH SCHOOLS Area HIGH SCHOOLS Area HIGH SCHOOLS Area HIGH SCHOOLS Area HIGH SCHOOLS Area MANUAL NE NORTH NW GEORGE WASHINGTON SE SOUTH SE ABRAHAM LINCOLN SW MONTBELLO NE WEST NW THOMAS JEFFERSON SE JOHN F KENNEDY SW EAST NE CEC DSA EGOS CLA SUPPORT FACILITIES Area SUPPORT FACILITIES Area SUPPORT FACILITIES Area SUPPORT FACILITIES Area SUPPORT FACILITIES Area NEW Aircraft Training Facility NORTHEAST BUS TERM. 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OLD Aircraft Training Center DOTS 1330 FOX STREET HILLTOP COMPLEX YUMA STREET (Back) DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS Department of Research, Planning, and Special Programs APRIL 18, 2003, STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY Department/Discipline/ Audience Professional Development Site and Time Comments Contact Information Offered Visual Arts K-12 teachers “Arts Assessment” Museum of Contemporary Art Maruca Salazar 1275 19th Street [email protected] 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 303-764-3752 Physical Education K-12 teachers “CPR Training” Manual High School Eric Larson 1700 E. 28th Avenue [email protected] 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 303-764-3814 Physical Education K-12 teachers “First Aid Training” Manual High School Eric Larson 1700 E. 28th Avenue [email protected] 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 303-764-3814 Physical Education K-12 teachers “USTA Tennis” Manual High School Eric Larson 1700 E. 28th Avenue [email protected] 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 303-764-3814 Foreign Language Foreign language teachers “Bring Verbs to Life: George Washington High School Samba N’Diaye A Workshop for Foreign 655 S. Monaco Street [email protected] Language Teachers” 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 303-764-3295 Science Middle and high school “Science English Language Place Middle School Estevan Duran science teachers Strategies” 7125 Cherry Creek Dr. N [email protected] 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 303-764-3395 Music K-12 teachers “Handbells in the Classroom” North High School Stephen Gonzales 2960 N. Speer Boulevard [email protected] 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 303-405-8177 Film and Media: Media Arts Middle and high school “Future Curriculum” Career Education Center Daniel Salazar teachers 2650 Eliot Street [email protected] 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 303-405-8175 Performing Arts K-12 teachers “Writing Standards” Manual High School Auditorium George Stevenson 1700 E. 28th Avenue [email protected] 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 303-764-3885 Early Childhood Education Kindergarten teachers, Various Workshops Temple Emanuel Continuous school year calendar Mary Ann Bash paraprofessionals, and 1st and Grape kindergarten personnel only [email protected] primary literacy coaches in 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. TO BE HELD APRIL 7 303-764-3631 Continuous Year Calendar Schools Early Childhood Education Kindergarten teachers, Various Workshops Auraria Campus Traditional school year calendar Mary Ann Bash paraprofessionals, and North Classroom Building kindergarten personnel only [email protected] primary literacy coaches in 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Department/Discipline/ Audience Professional Development Site and Time Comments Contact Information Offered 303-764-3631 Traditional Calendar Schools Math Middle school mathematics “Middle School Math Initiative” Site to be announced by email Due to budget restrictions, all April Debbie Hearty teachers 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. sessions for middle school math [email protected] teachers with the Connected Math 303-764-3523 PLEASE NOTE DATE AND Program have been moved to the Jim Loats TIME CHANGE afternoon of the district Professional [email protected] Development Day on April 18 from 303-764-3275 12:30 to 3:30. Each grade level will meet at a different site. Emails will be sent with location details or call the Mathline for details (303-764- 3833). Literacy Studio Course coaches and “Year-End Reading Sessions held at individual Secondary Literacy Team secondary literacy teachers Investigation: Literacy school sites Roger Chow 303-764-3510 Groups” [email protected] 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Theress Pidick 303-764-3510 “Year-End Writing [email protected] Investigation: Revision Elma Ruiz 303-764-3510 Revisited” [email protected] Social Studies Middle and high school social “What is GIS?” Site to be announced Gilberto Munoz studies teachers 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. gilberto_munoz @dpsk12.org 303-764-3632 Department/Discipline/ Audience Professional Development Site and Time Comments Contact Information Offered Library Instruction and K-12 Librarians and Library “Literacy and Technology Merrill Middle School Sign up for classes via email or fax Technology Technicians Strategies for Librarians” 15551 S. Munroe St. to ERS Helpdesk before April 11. Jody Gehrig A variety of workshop 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Those who do not sign up will be [email protected] sessions will be offered assigned to a class. 303-405-8101 Gifted and Talented Gifted and talented AND “Strategies for Serving Merrill Middle School lunchroom Register through the IRC Sue Muller special education teachers Students Who Are Twice 1551 S. Munroe St. 303-405-8114 [email protected] Exceptional” 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 303-405-6692 A format for dialogue between special educators and gifted and talented teachers Special Education All Service Providers (special “Boardmaker/Visual Fox Street Center Register through the IRC Sue Muller educators, paraeducators, Strategies” 1330 Fox St., 2nd Fl. Conf. Rm. 303-405-8114 [email protected] specialists) and regular To introduce participants to 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 303-405-6692 educators working with Boardmaker software and its students with cognitive, use for students needing physical, or autism spectrum visual prompts disorders Special Education Anyone wishing to know how “Transitioning Students with Fox Street Center Register through the IRC Sue Muller to effectively transition Assistive Technology Needs” 1330 Fox St., 2nd Fl. Conf. Rm. 303-405-8114 [email protected] students from one setting to To provide information to 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 303-405-6692 another and how to document facilitate transition to 03-04 services on IEPs school year for students who use assistive technology. Special Education Special education AND gifted “Strategies for Serving Merrill Middle School lunchroom Register through the IRC Sue Muller and talented teachers Students Who Are Twice 1551 S. Munroe St. 303-405-8114 [email protected] Exceptional” 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 303-405-6692 A format for dialogue between special educators and gifted and talented teachers Special Education Middle and High School “Transition Tool Kit” West High School Presentation Register through the IRC Sue Muller special educators/WES Overview of the Transition Room 303-405-8114 [email protected] coordinators Tool Kit and how to use 951 Elati Street Participants will receive free 303-405-6692 materials 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Transition Tool Kit including materials and CD-ROM Special Education Special educators and “Poo and You” Fox Street Center Register through the IRC Sue Muller paraeducators who work with To take the guesswork out of 1330 Fox St., 3rd Fl. Conf. Rm. 303-405-8114 [email protected] students needing toilet toilet training for students with 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ALSO BEING PRESENTED ON 303-405-6692 training challenging behaviors APRIL 7. Career and Technology All high school Career and CTE Department Chair Career Education Center Bring appropriate resources to Education Technology Education Meeting 2650 Eliot Street complete your work Karen Ellis teachers Room 219 [email protected] 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 303-575-4868 Department/Discipline/ Audience Professional Development Site and Time Comments Contact Information Offered Career and Technology All high school Career and Choice of ONE Session Bring appropriate resources to Education Technology Education complete your work Karen Ellis teachers CTE teachers work on Career Education Center [email protected] Program Renewal/New 2650 Eliot Street, Room 205 303-575-4868 Program On-Line 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

CTE teachers work on Career Education Center Pre/Post Course 2650 Eliot Street, Room 121 Assessments 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

CTE/IT teachers work on Career Education Center Safety Handbook 2650 Eliot Street, Room 219 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Career and Technology All middle school Career and Choice of ONE Session Bring appropriate resources to Education Technology Education complete your work Karen Ellis teachers CTE Business/Technology Career Education Center [email protected] Teachers not attending 2650 Eliot Street, Room 220 303-575-4868 “Typing Time Software 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Training for 6th Grade Students” on 2/27/03 need to attend this session

CTE CFS teachers develop a Career Education Center CTE middle school 2650 Eliot Street, Room 215 promotional brochure 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

CTE/IT teachers work on Career Education Center Safety Handbook 2650 Eliot Street, Room 219 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Military Science All JROTC staff JROTC Staff Meeting East High School Col. Perry Roberts including overview of DPSRS 1545 Detroit Street [email protected] and PERA 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 303-394-8411 (Back)

Middle and High School End-of-Year Art Exhibit

Reminders  Artwork must be ready to exhibit at the time of delivery.  On delivery day, plan to wait some time while work is checked in.  Read all information carefully.  Provide legible information on your forms. We will use the information to create labels. Check for spelling and correctness.  Large heavy projects may be submitted; however, show entries will be determined by size and available space.

Timeline Delivery Middle School Only! Tuesday, April 1, 2003, 3:00–6:30 p.m. Denver Public Library 10 West 14th Avenue, Fifth Floor, Gates Room (enter through Broadway side)

High School Only! Wednesday, April 2, 2003, 3:00–5:00 p.m. (same location as above) Note: No entries will be accepted before 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2003, or after 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2003.

Jury Thursday, April 3, 2003, 2:00–5:00 p.m.

Pick Up Unaccepted Work Friday, April 4, 2003, 3:00–5:00 p.m. (same location as above) Note: This is the only time that someone will be there to return unaccepted artwork. At this time, you will find out which students’ artwork is in the show and pick up parents’ invitations and show posters.

Exhibition Friday, April 11–Friday, April 25, 2003 Denver Public Library 10 West 14th Avenue, First Floor, Main Hallway

Reception Tuesday, April 15, 2003, 5:00–7:30 p.m. Denver Public Library 10 West 14th Avenue, Basement Conference Room

Awards Presentation Tuesday, April 15, 2003, 6:00 p.m. (same location as above)

Pick Up Entries Wednesday, April 30, 2003, 1:00–5:30 p.m. Denver Public Library 10 West 14th Avenue, First Floor, Children’s Library