JCAA Spring Issues Forums

Please RSVP no later than Friday, April 1 by clicking here or calling Mary Wagner at (303) 982-6839, opt. 3 to attend one of the three area breakfast meetings this spring. The Issues Forums are held each fall and spring as an opportunity for members to gather and discuss and problem-solve key issues facing the leadership of the district. The topics of discussion this spring are:

• Supporting Administrative Staff Development and Training: How can JCAA and the district better support administrative learning and meet the specific skills and knowledge base requirements of the various job levels, including building based and central based?
  
• School Choice and Program Options: What do we believe about choice? What type of programs do you have in place at your school which might be appealing to parents looking for options and school choice? How do you communicate with parents in your area regarding program options and opportunities you offer at your neighborhood school? How do we manage choice?
• Open Forum for Raising Issues to Be Addressed by the JCAA Board: Participants share and record issues in small group settings, which they feel the JCAA Board should address.

The meeting and full breakfast buffet are complimentary for members. There is a cost for nonmembers. The meetings are 7:30 - 9:30 AM and include time for networking during breakfast. Members are welcome to attend the meeting which works best for their schedule. Meeting options are:

• South Area - Thursday, April 7, 2005 - New Location! Columbine Country Club - 17 Fairway Lane in Columbine Valley (From Bowles, go south on S. Platte Canyon Rd. then left on Fairway Lane.)
• Central Area - Friday, April 8, 2005 - Rolling Hills Country Club - 15707 W. 26th Avenue (From Youngfield and I-70, go west on 32nd to Kendrick St., follow Kendrick past the tennis courts to the Clubhouse.)
• North Area - Monday, April 11, 2005 - Double Tree Hotel in Westminster - 8773 Yates Drive (Turn east on 92nd off Sheridan and south on Yates.)

JCAA Board Nominations Form and Committee List

Members - Please fill out the 2-part form sent to you via the pony, and return it no later than Friday, April 1

Part 1: Nominations forms were sent out the beginning of March to all general level members. The form is an opportunity for general members to nominate Board representatives. The JCAA officer positions up for election are JCAA President-Elect, Elementary Level Liaison, and Middle Level Liaison. In certain areas, Board representative positions are up for election. Nomination forms are due April 1, 2005. The final slate of candidates is selected by the JCAA officers who serve as the Nominating Committee for the association.

Part 2: Committee List: Also on the form is a request to list the district-wide and JCAA committees on which each member served during 2004-05. The purpose is to be able to recognize our members at the JCAA Year End Event with a certificate of recognition for serving as a JCAA representative and to keep an accurate record of committee representation.

Spring Leadership Development Seminar Series

CLICK HERE for a brochure in Word format with the registration form and complete workshop descriptions.

CLICK HERE for a brochure in PDF format with the registration form and complete workshop descriptions.

Send in your registration as soon as possible. Seating is limited. Below are the workshops still available.

Administrator Staff Development Fund

The next deadline date for submitting applications is Thursday, March 31, 2005.

To apply, click here to download the form and send in your application by the next deadline date. The deadline dates for accepting applications are the last working day of every month while funds are still available (and the fund is nearly depleated.)

These funds are not available for non-administrators, because they are district funds designated for administrator staff development. Similar funds for teachers and coaches are managed by the JCEA office.

JCAA Annual College Scholarship Program

Click here to download a copy of the JCAA scholarship form. Completed applications must be received by the JCAA office no later than the deadline date of Friday, April 1, 2005.

JCAA will award a $1000 scholarship to a graduating son or daughter of a JCAA general or emeritus member. The scholarship is provided through the generous support of JCAA members. The JCAA scholarship provides an opportunity to recognize the achievements of our colleagues' children and to demonstrate our commitment to the future through continuing education.

Save These Dates!

Registration information for these 2 events will come out later.

JCAA Year End Event Celebration!
Wednesday, June 8, 2005
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Featuring: Moonlighting Teachers

JCAA School Year Kick-Off Motivational Event!
Friday, July 29, 2005
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Featuring: Albert Mensa

For more information about these events, see the networking events web page:
http://jeffcoweb.jeffco.k12.co.us/jcaa/networking_events.html

Emeritus Members Spring and Summer Events

The Emeritus Member Program Steering Committee has designed 4 events for our retired members during the spring and summer 2005.

Click here to download a flyer with the registration information. Flyers were distributed to all retired members via email and regular mail. The events still available are:

• Creating Greeting Cards Playshop: Facilitated by Joey Wilson, Thursday, April 14, 2005, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, Jeffco Credit Union - 355 Union Blvd. Lakewood, 2nd Floor
• Spring 2005 Retired Administrators Networking Breakfast: Program Presenter: Community Liaison Barnes and Noble, Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 9:30 - 11:30 AM, Rolling Hills Country Club
• Annual New England Clam Bake on First Day of School: Hosted by Kristi and Gerry Difford, Monday, August 22, 2005, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Cocktail Hour - Dinner at 7:00 PM

Click here to go to the Emeritus Member Web Page. This page is currently being developed and will expand in phases.

Serving Kids Clothing Program

Do you know a child in need of clothing, shoes, a coat? We can help!

JCAA and The Jefferson Foundation manage this charitable program, which provides near new clothing to Jeffco School Children in need and is cosponsored by JCAA, CSEA, JCEA, Jeffco PTA, and The Jefferson Foundation. If you know a child in need of clothing, please click here to learn how you can request clothing -- or Serving Kids now has our own web site. Check us out! http://jeffcoweb.jeffco.k12.co.us/partners/servingkids/

Jeffco Schools Employee Appreciation Celebration 2005
Six Flags Elitch Gardens

Click here to download a flyer on how to purchase your Six Flags Elitch Gardens tickets. Jeffco Public Schools employees can purchase tickets good for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday June 3rd through 6th for $20 each (good for one day.) Regular gate prices are $37.99.

Jefferson County Good News Breakfast

Our community has many individuals and organizations helping people overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. This year the Good News Coalition will honor the individuals and organizations who are "Building Bridges."

Please plan to attend this celebration breakfast.

Click here for an invitation and registration form.

Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Jefferson County Fairgrounds
6:59 AM - 8:29 AM

This year, Jeffco Schools' Jefferson articulation area will be featured in the program! Now in its 14th year, the breakfast draws about 500 people in celebration of the "good news" in Jefferson County.

McREL’s Balanced Leadership Workshop:
Developing a Purposeful Community

Click here for a flyer on McREL's Balanced Leadership workshop on May 18 and 19. The workshop is free for the first twenty people to sign up.

For more information, contact:

Cherie A. Lyons, Ph.D.
Principal Consultant McREL
2550 S. Parker Road, Suite 500
Aurora, Colorado 80014
Phone: 303-632-5537
FAX: 303-337-3005
Email: clyons@mcrel.org
Web: www.mcrel.org

Colorado Staff Development Council Workshop

Click here for the flyer on CSDC's spring workshops. You can register for remaining workshop online at http://www.co-csdc.org/

"Creating Change from Within"
Joellen Killion, National Staff Development Council
April 21, 2005

If you have any questions about CSDC, please contact:

Mary Ann Grenawalt
CSDC
PO Box 1289
Morrison, CO 80465
Ph: 303.697.1517
http://www.co-csdc.org/