October 2009
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A Note from Tom Smith If you’re one of our loyal e-newsletter readers, you may be surprised to see this note instead of a standard article. (Keep reading to see even more changes.) Starting this month, the e-newsletter will include a brief “hello” from me, along with an article or two about trends in education, productivity, getting the most out of your co-workers, etc. – in addition to our standard company and product updates. It’s an experiment designed to provide you with additional relevant, helpful information. What do you think? Click here to read more >>>
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Do you have a YES!Attitude? An excerpt from the Little Gold Book of Yes! Attitude: How to Find, Build and Keep a Yes! Attitude for a Lifetime of Success: Click here to read more >>>
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eSchool Solutions Hires a New CTO Chris Bongiovanni recently joined eSchool Solutions as chief technology officer. A former educator himself, Chris will lead our efforts to help districts leverage technology to improve operations. In this new role, Chris is charged with integrating eSchool Solutions’ suite of applications and developing technologies that reduce administrative overhead.
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San Bernardino USD Recognized for Innovation Scholastic Administrator recently featured San Bernardino USD’s innovative approach to substitute management. Elaine Alexandres, coordinator for human resources, implemented a five-step approach to streamline and strengthen substitute management. The results? A more efficient use of resources and fewer lost learning days. Click here to read the brief article.
Is your district taking an out-of-the-box approach to substitute management or professional development? Email us your story for a chance to be featured in a future e-newsletter.
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Mid-Atlantic ERO Workshop a Success We recently tested a new forum to train and interact with customers. The Mid-Atlantic ERO Workshop brought together 22 participants from 10 districts. Steve Schwartz, National Account Manager, and John May, Director of Product Management, worked with clients from the region to develop an agenda specific to their needs. Click here to read more >>>
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Meet Your Advisory Council Members
This month, we spoke to SmartFindExpress Council Members Cathy McCabe from Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board in Ontario, Johnnie Jackson from Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland, Ingrid Stafford from Everett Public Schools in Washington, and Kimberly Salyers Frederick Count Public Schools in Virginia, and ERO Council Member Becky Lambert from The Schultz Center in Florida. Click here to read more >>>
Last but not least …
Two final notes. First, we’d like to congratulate a few districts at eSchool Solutions who are branching out to new services:
- Merced City School District, CA recently transitioned from SEMS to SmartFindExpress
- IDEA Public Schools, TX just purchased SmartFindExpress; and
- Peel District School Board joined the Ontario shared direct response team.
And finally, we’ll be at the following events:
- 10/13-10/16 - American Association of School Personnel Administrators - Hartford, CT
- 10/25-10/27 - Oregon School Personnel Administrators - Warm Springs, OR
If you’re at either event, please stop by and say “hi!”
