JCAA Board of Directors' Meeting Minutes

Click here to read the JCAA Board minutes from November 5, 2004. As a JCAA member, you are represented by a member of the Board of Directors. Be sure to contact him/her with concerns, suggestions, comments. Agenda topics include:

• Administrative Compensation Revision Update
• Serving Kids Clothing Program Fundraiser - Volunteers Needed
• District Cabinet and Anchor Group Reports
• Family / Guest Membership Study Group Report
• Associate Member Program Plans
• Emeritus Member Program Plans

Fall Leadership Development Seminar Series:

REGISTER NOW! You can still register for the last 4 workshops. This series has been designed to help administrators meet district goals. Be sure to register as soon as possible. Click here for the flyer and more information.

Seminar #104: November 16 - ProQuest - Professional Journals at Your Fingertips
Seminar #105 - Section 1: November 22 - Tools for a Greater Understanding of Budget (FULL)
Seminar #105 - Section 2: December 1 - Tools for a Greater Understanding of Budget
Seminar #106: November 30 - Jeffco INFORM
Seminar #107: February 15 - Section 1 - Intel Leadership Forum (FULL)
Seminar #107: February 22 - Section 2 - Intel Leadership Forum

2004-05 Collegial Conversation Series:

REGISTER NOW! This is a mentor / networking program designed to meet the needs of 2nd through 5th year principals and assistant principals beyond induction. Click here for the flyer and more information, including dates. The groups meet monthly to discuss specific topics of concern to administrators in carrying out their duties--not only nuts and bolts responsibilities, but also leadership and management issues, as well as gaining a greater understanding of the district's organizational systems. The groups are:

• Group A (Elementary Level) Facilitated by Colleen Kerr and Luann Schwartz
• Group B (Elementary Level) Facilitated by Warren Blair and Martha Tate
• Group C (Secondary Level) Facilitated by Linda Burton and Deb Gard

Administrator Staff Development Fund

Though the budget has been drastically reduced, money is still available for administrators to attend a professional development workshop or pay for college tuition. 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.

To apply and reserve funds, you only need to know the name, date, and location of the event. Once you've been approved, you turn in your receipts for reimbursement within 30 days following the event. 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 Post Election Victory Party!:
Tuesday, November 16, 2004 (Fall Networking Social)

Plan to attend this fun event! Relax and network with friends and colleagues! Come celebrate the end of the election season and the victory of 3A & 3B! The party is complimentary for all JCAA members! Drinks and appetizers will be served. There will be a door prize giveaway! The event will be held in the Colorado Room at Jillians in Colorado Mills, 4:30 - 6:30 PM.

Please RSVP by sending an email to Mary Wagner or calling (303) 982-6839, opt. 3.

Colorado Principals' Center 2004 Institute:

Click here for a flyer on the Colorado Principals' Center 2004 Annual CPC Leadership Institute to be held on November 18 and 19, 2004. The institute features Ronald A. Heifetz, founding director of the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University. Dr. Heifetz is renowned worldwide for his seminal work on the practice and teaching of leadership.

His presentation and facilitated workshop at the CPC Institute will show how to both reduce the risks of leadership and increase tolerance for it. The program will identify strategies such as thinking politically, orchestrating conflict, placing responsibility, and being deliberate in distinguishing your role from yourself in your professional life. In addition, participants will be exposed to ideas about critical, often neglected aspects of exercising leadership: how to manage your personal vulnerabilities, care for yourself, and sustain your spirit.

Employee Benefits Department - Volunteers Needed:

Attention all retirees and members! Jeffco's Employee Benefits Department is looking for volunteers to assist them with special projects and general office work. They are looking for someone who is willing to file, organize us, help us with mailing, auditing, creating forms,etc. Skills needed are:

• Good organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Word and Excel skills preferred

Schedule: Mondays/Tuesdays, weekly

If you have time to give, please contact Dana at 303-982-6527 or dstrayer@jeffco.k12.co.us.