To do list
prepare and send welcome letter to administrators
prepare and send welcome letter to staff
set up email distribution lists (Pre-K team, Pre-K teachers, Pre-K Admin, Pre-K Directors, BB Coaches, NCPreK coaches, Literacy Support teachers, Pre-K support staff)
prepare school site information sheet
prepare mileage support document (The budget code is: 2-831050-5340-339)
organize visit calendar
prepare communication log
review LF/LC expectations for the year & develop new goals
set up Long Range Planning schedule
Instructional Funds:
Amount differs according to percentage of Economically Disadvantaged Students (EDS)
Loaded this year in three loads
o July – P card for those schools that use the P card
o October 2nd load
o December – 3rd load)
CMS takes off the top a percentage for copies/copy paper (the cost is for school wide uses such as parent newsletters, staff meetings, school PD)
Principals allocate funds (and have to plan for all instructional materials for the school (i.e. books for teacher PD, anything that will enhance instruction)
I don't usually discuss the amount with teachers because I am not the one who dictates how principals allocate funds.
I approve orders - and rarely have questioned or sent back orders
So if teachers ask you about the instructional funds, you really need to direct them back to the school - ask them to discuss their needs for consumable materials with the appropriate school contact (and if they do not know who that is, have them find out from a colleague!)
The purpose of this money is really to buy consumable materials - paper, glue, paint, and the occasional unusual things that are needed for our units
Preparing for PLC's:
"Good Afternoon J I’ve had several people ask me about the bookmarks. Attached is the document…I also placed it in the 18-19 Coaches Folder (at the bottom)." Tiffani Mattier, Pre-K Literacy Facilitator/Coach 2019