#K12talent Archive

#K12Talent chat is for K-12 HR professionals or any school leader interested in learning more about human capital leadership. Topics include: rewards/recognition, recruiting, hiring, interviewing, difficult employees.

Tuesday June 26, 2018
9:00 PM EDT

  • _AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 26 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #K12Talent #edchat! This chat does not serve as legal advice. If you have legal questions, call your district legal counsel for advice.
  • Schoolhouse21 Jun 26 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    #Schoolhouse21 checking in from Mississippi! #K12Talent
    In reply to @_AASPA_, @EmilyDouglasHC, @jonbartelt, @bcwhite, @esc11hr, @DaleFisherEdD, @ndbowhuntergirl, @Mschroeder6, @HRTiffany, @drkerryparker, @JLiewehr, @JustinLSchooley, @JRChambersD87, @BethDalton096
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 26 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Today we are talking about onboarding with our guest host @AmyHunt899! #K12Talent
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 26 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Don’t forget to respond to our Qs by using A: and #K12Talent!
  • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Q1: Welcome! Thanks for joining us tonight. Please introduce yourself along with your position and location. #K12Talent
  • HRTiffany Jun 26 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: Tiffany Green ➡️ Human Resources➡️ Great state of Texas 🇨🇱#k12talent
  • bcwhite Jun 26 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1. Brian White, Exec Dir of HR & Ops, Auburn-Washburn USD 437 (KS) #K12Talent
  • Coashjohnson Jun 26 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: Kelly Coash-Johnson here with @_AASPA_ and happy to have a night to participate #K12Talent #Edchat
  • esc11hr Jun 26 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: Jackie Brown here from Texas; operations and HR and joining ya from the Hair salon so will be in and out but ready to learn! #k12talent #cheesyphoto #idolovecheese
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 26 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Hi Tiffany! Thank you for joining us tonight! #K12Talent
    In reply to @HRTiffany
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Welcome Brian! 😀 #K12Talent
    In reply to @bcwhite
  • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Q2: What is a best practice you have implemented when onboarding a new employee in your school district? #K12Talent
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 26 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Love this! Thank you for joining us tonight #k12talent
    In reply to @esc11hr
  • NerDyFountain Jun 26 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: Daniela Fountain, Assistant Superintendent at Lemont 113A, excited to chat after learning so much @_AASPA_ bootcamp in Chicago last week #k12talent
  • esc11hr Jun 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2: having a mentor is a win for us; hooking up our new employees w someone who looks out for them, shows them the ropes & lets them know/see our culture #Onboarding #k12talent
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Thank you for joining us! Hope you enjoyed Boot Camp #K12Talent 😀
    In reply to @NerDyFountain
  • NerDyFountain Jun 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: community and district-wide tours, getting on and off the bus for a real experience of our community #k12talent
  • HRTiffany Jun 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: Success Partners ➡️ having that go to person #k12talent
  • bcwhite Jun 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2. New Staff Academy for a good start and a mentor to support along the way! #K12Talent
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Welcome @Schoolhouse21! Thank you for chatting with us tonight #K12Talent
    In reply to @Schoolhouse21, @EmilyDouglasHC, @jonbartelt, @bcwhite, @esc11hr, @DaleFisherEdD, @ndbowhuntergirl, @Mschroeder6, @HRTiffany, @drkerryparker, @JLiewehr, @JustinLSchooley, @JRChambersD87, @BethDalton096, @Schoolhouse21
  • ndbowhuntergirl Jun 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Q1 #K12Talent Katy Minot PSD N.D. HR Director
    In reply to @AmyHunt899
  • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Q3: How extensive is your onboarding process? Ex. Is it paperwork and orientation or an established longer-term mentoring program? #K12Talent
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 26 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Hi Katy! Welcome to #K12Talent tonight!
    In reply to @ndbowhuntergirl, @AmyHunt899
  • JRChambersD87 Jun 26 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Thanks for the mention! _AASPA_: Schoolhouse21 EmilyDouglasHC jonbartelt bcwhite esc11hr DaleFisherEdD ndbowhuntergirl Mschroeder6 HRTiffany drkerryparker JLiewehr JustinLSchooley JRChambersD87 BethDalton096 Welcome Schoolhouse21! Thank you for chatting with us tonight #K12Talent
  • Schoolhouse21 Jun 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2: Because we primarily work with new teachers with little to no experience, we place our newbies with our appointed school leader, and also accompany them on a “Meet the Principal” day. We’ve gotten positive feedback from that simple gesture. @AmyHunt899 #K12Talent
  • ndbowhuntergirl Jun 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Q2 #K12Talent A2: we have been working to formalize onboarding for new teachers and incorporating their feedback into changes for upcoming years
  • NerDyFountain Jun 26 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Q3: Paperwork, orientation/induction, and multi-year on-going mentoring #k12talent
  • esc11hr Jun 26 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A3: we’ve just implemented and r in the process of getting everything in place. It’s more than just orientation. And we want our On-boarding to be engaging and long term. We want to imbed them into our culture while also focusing on why we are here and how we serve #k12talent
  • ndbowhuntergirl Jun 26 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A3 #K12Talent we are somewhere in between those two extremes
    In reply to @AmyHunt899
  • MickeyLeeD Jun 26 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A1: Former Business Office & HR Manager for Dennis-Yarmouth Regional and soon to be Business Manager for West Bridgewater both in Massachusetts! #K12Talent
  • Coashjohnson Jun 26 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Are you doing this with survey information from first year teachers who went through the process? #K12Talent
    • ndbowhuntergirl Jun 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT
      Q2 #K12Talent A2: we have been working to formalize onboarding for new teachers and incorporating their feedback into changes for upcoming years
  • HRTiffany Jun 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Paperwork we require back 5 days prior to start date (game changer), starting in July ➡️set hire dates 🙌🏻and first morning with us is onboarding...has to be continuous #nofirehose #k12talent
  • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Q4: Does your onboarding process occur centrally or at a specific school/department? How is the process similar or different? #K12Talent
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Welcome Mickey! #K12Talent 😀
    In reply to @MickeyLeeD
  • Schoolhouse21 Jun 26 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A3: #K12Talent Two years of hands-on instructional coaching, as well as some pretty awesome team-building opportunities. We teach our folks how to function as a team FIRST.
  • bcwhite Jun 26 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A3. Not as extensive as we’d like. Combination of paperwork, district orientation, building orientation, and mentor ship. #K12Talent
  • ndbowhuntergirl Jun 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A5 #K12Talent we have a combination of doing work together in a central location and breaking new hires out to spend time in with their fellow content /grade level peers and with their own school buildings
    In reply to @AmyHunt899
  • MickeyLeeD Jun 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Both! All new hires get a mentor and also a two day orientation focusing on district and building based practices. We also write a handbook and do monthly meetings. #k12talent
    • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Q3: How extensive is your onboarding process? Ex. Is it paperwork and orientation or an established longer-term mentoring program? #K12Talent
  • bcwhite Jun 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A4. We meet individually before the new year for paperwork and basics & New Staff Academy at a central location to start the year. #K12Talent
  • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Love that you are focused on creating team culture! #K12Talent
    In reply to @Schoolhouse21, @_AASPA_
  • NerDyFountain Jun 26 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A4: both at a central location and within the buildings…blending back and forth between the multi-day orientation and establishing a relationship among the new district-wide cohort and building based partnerships #k12Talent
  • HRTiffany Jun 26 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A4: One location for us so➡️ central 😉 #k12talent
  • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Q5: How do you involve leadership and/or current employees in the onboarding of new hires? #K12Talent
  • Coashjohnson Jun 26 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Very nice - How many days again for your process? #K12Talent
    • NerDyFountain Jun 26 @ 9:24 PM EDT
      A4: both at a central location and within the buildings…blending back and forth between the multi-day orientation and establishing a relationship among the new district-wide cohort and building based partnerships #k12Talent
  • ndbowhuntergirl Jun 26 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A5 #K12Talent we have a lunch with second year teachers who can share wisdom with the newcomers. Also, we schedule time for the new people in their own buildings with their Principals
    In reply to @AmyHunt899
  • bcwhite Jun 26 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A5. Various leaders present and share at our New Staff Academy. Staff help with building orentation, mentorship, and acting as building buddies. #K12Talent
  • Coashjohnson Jun 26 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A5: I love involving leadership in a lunch where they can ask questions and network all at the same time #K12Talent
    • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:25 PM EDT
      Q5: How do you involve leadership and/or current employees in the onboarding of new hires? #K12Talent
  • HRTiffany Jun 26 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Onboarding is a consistent WIP excited to have our leaders kick off the morning and love @pamelbrown talent to utilize our rockstars to support our new hires #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #k12talent
  • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Q6: How have you worked with and/or included union groups/leadership in the onboarding process for new employees? #K12Talent
  • Schoolhouse21 Jun 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A5: Each school we serve have a School Leader that is named. SL’s from the previous year present during our kickoff training. Returning teachers also get into the hype by welcoming new members. We allow our staff to do some of the training sessions as well. #K12Talent
  • HRTiffany Jun 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A5: Onboarding is a consistent WIP excited to have our leaders kick off the morning and love @pamelbrown talent to utilize our rockstars to support our new hires #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #k12talent
  • esc11hr Jun 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A5: The ownership of On-boarding belongs to everyone & not just day 1 but always; be part of the welcoming crew as well as periodic checkins; it’s great to have people from all areas to b involved #k12talent
  • Schoolhouse21 Jun 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Great idea! #K12Talent
    In reply to @Coashjohnson
  • NerDyFountain Jun 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A6: Our union leadership is involved and instrumental in the process. They bring goodies, a warm welcome, and gather specific needs for new hires that are shared with mentors and buildings to tailor and target individual needs in the process! #K12Talent
  • bcwhite Jun 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A6. Our union leadership hosts a lunch on first day of New Staff Academy and shares information with staff afterwards for a session. #K12Talent
  • MickeyLeeD Jun 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A6: I invite the Eboard to come and speak an hour after lunch. Talk a little about the 'gasp' grievance process and how to get help from their reps! Sets the tone for cooperation early on! #K12Talent
    • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT
      Q6: How have you worked with and/or included union groups/leadership in the onboarding process for new employees? #K12Talent
  • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Q7: How have you utilized technology in the onboarding process? How do you use this technology and still maintain a personal touch for your new employees? #K12Talent
  • Coashjohnson Jun 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Also love the fact it is not just day 1. I feel like I am always evolving and therefore always need to be #onboarding #K12Talent
    In reply to @esc11hr
  • esc11hr Jun 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A7: it’s gotta b a combined online and F2F concept. We r using @CanvasLMS for our online platform. We’ve got some online modules, some videos and some F2F portions #k12talent
  • MickeyLeeD Jun 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A7: IT comes in and sets up everyone on email and log in for all district programs . Demos are done on smart boards and chrome charts. We also schedule days during all staff training for IT to come down to each building for specific training on classroom tech apps. #K12Talent
    • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT
      Q7: How have you utilized technology in the onboarding process? How do you use this technology and still maintain a personal touch for your new employees? #K12Talent
  • ndbowhuntergirl Jun 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A6 #K12Talent ours hosts a lunch and had time to greet the new teachers
    In reply to @AmyHunt899
  • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    I think it is great you provide a f2f with IT! #k12Talent
    • MickeyLeeD Jun 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT
      A7: IT comes in and sets up everyone on email and log in for all district programs . Demos are done on smart boards and chrome charts. We also schedule days during all staff training for IT to come down to each building for specific training on classroom tech apps. #K12Talent
      • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT
        Q7: How have you utilized technology in the onboarding process? How do you use this technology and still maintain a personal touch for your new employees? #K12Talent
  • bcwhite Jun 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A7. We have just started using some electronic forms for new hire paperwork, but are still learning. At new staff academy some PowerPoint, some video, some kahoot, and a little bit of Twitter’ #K12Talent
  • ndbowhuntergirl Jun 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A7 #K12Talent we use some e forms for payroll and benefits
    In reply to @AmyHunt899
  • MickeyLeeD Jun 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Makes a world of a difference during the school year to minimize class disruption! IT looks forward for their couple of hours! #K12Talent
    • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT
      I think it is great you provide a f2f with IT! #k12Talent
      • MickeyLeeD Jun 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT
        A7: IT comes in and sets up everyone on email and log in for all district programs . Demos are done on smart boards and chrome charts. We also schedule days during all staff training for IT to come down to each building for specific training on classroom tech apps. #K12Talent
        • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:35 PM EDT
          Q7: How have you utilized technology in the onboarding process? How do you use this technology and still maintain a personal touch for your new employees? #K12Talent
  • Schoolhouse21 Jun 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A7: All paperwork is submitted digitally; however, during our New Hire training, employees have an opportunity to practice using their emails, mobile app time clock, and their Google and Workplace tools. #K12Talent
  • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Q8: What challenges have you faced in the onboarding process? What solutions have you discovered? #K12Talent
  • Coashjohnson Jun 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    I love the kahoot idea - It's about changing how we deliver information and PD #K12Talent
    • bcwhite Jun 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT
      A7. We have just started using some electronic forms for new hire paperwork, but are still learning. At new staff academy some PowerPoint, some video, some kahoot, and a little bit of Twitter’ #K12Talent
  • HRTiffany Jun 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A7: First welcome 👋🏻 is via a welcome video prior to start date➡️ F2F day one onboarding ➡️We moved our intranet to @CanvasLMS loaded with info for newbies and current staff #checkitout #k12talent
  • ndbowhuntergirl Jun 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A8 #K12Talent We’ve has too many challenges and made too many adjustments to mention! Continuous improvement!!
    In reply to @AmyHunt899
  • MickeyLeeD Jun 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Q8: human error - personality classes, style meshes, hard to match specialists like our one OT whom we may pair with our one SLP! Paperwork wise is chasing IDs and getting them to use actual legal names. #k12talent
    • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT
      Q8: What challenges have you faced in the onboarding process? What solutions have you discovered? #K12Talent
  • NerDyFountain Jun 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Q8: one challenge has been on boarding positions that are specific and unique, with no other similar staff represented among the new hires. Challenge in partnership, connections, and professional development #K12Talent…solutions anyone?
  • drkerryparker Jun 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A8 after the beginning of the year onboardig, we do one every 2 weeks for new employees. THAT was our biggest challenge - all the new hires AFTER the initial one! #K12Talent
    In reply to @AmyHunt899
  • esc11hr Jun 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A8: challenge is making & keeping On-boarding a priority; however w a team approach of @pamelbrown & @vickidarrington who r leading the charge, they r keeping it a focus #k12talent
  • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Q9. What resources can you share or any final words of wisdom you’d like to provide on onboarding? #K12Talent
  • bcwhite Jun 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A8. Some challenges are different levels of comfort with technology, different learning style preferences, and time constraints to fit it all in! Be solution is that we solicit feedback from new staff at the 6 month mark to make changes to next New Staff Academy #K12Talent
  • HRTiffany Jun 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A8: biggest challenge➡️employees starting on any day + too much lag time before onboarding session. Solution➡️set hire dates 1st and 3rd Monday of each month and dedicated first day morning to friendly welcome and in the know onboarding #WIP #alwaysimproving #k12talent
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    For more #K12HR & human capital resources join @_AASPA_ https://t.co/gYqAukSkQ8 #K12Talent
  • drkerryparker Jun 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A8: Which is why we went to every two weeks and we have not had a need to cancel. We ALWAYS have new employees! #K12Talent
    In reply to @NerDyFountain, @AmyHunt899
  • Schoolhouse21 Jun 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Q8: Keeping the excitement and momentum going (being able to replicate the initial “over the top”) activities with new hires who are hired after school starts. We had to change our mindset to ONGOING onboarding for all. #K12Talent
  • MickeyLeeD Jun 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    We ran into that too! But we do monthly meetings with mentees to follow up on concerns and focus on a topic. Allows us to catch up with those "lost" in the shuffle. #K12Talent
    • drkerryparker Jun 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT
      A8 after the beginning of the year onboardig, we do one every 2 weeks for new employees. THAT was our biggest challenge - all the new hires AFTER the initial one! #K12Talent
      In reply to @AmyHunt899
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Thank you #K12Talent chat participants! See you on the next #edchat on July 17!
  • bcwhite Jun 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A9. Onboarding starts with the recruitment and interview process. It’s the start of how new employees will feel about your district, connect, and learn your culture. It can also set them up for disappointment if your recruitment does not match reality! #K12Talent
  • Schoolhouse21 Jun 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    That’s a genius idea. Thanks for sharing. Onboarding every week is a bit overwhelming. #K12Talent
    In reply to @HRTiffany
  • MickeyLeeD Jun 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A9: Reach out to those Admin you might not go to! They are eager to help and often can provide insights you would miss to avoid problems later on. Get copies of everything online for instant access too. #K12Talent
    • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT
      Q9. What resources can you share or any final words of wisdom you’d like to provide on onboarding? #K12Talent
  • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Thanks for your participation! Enjoyed learning from you! #k12Talent
  • _AASPA_ - Moderator Jun 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    And a big thank you to our guest host @AmyHunt899 for tonight’s #K12Talent!
  • AmyHunt899 Jun 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Thank you AASPA! #k12talent
  • Coashjohnson Jun 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Thank you @AmyHunt899 for hosting tonight and thank you to all of our #K12Talent folks. What a fun topic!
  • HRTiffany Jun 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A9: biggest resource is your people ➡️ especially your newbies (they know what to change/improve) and rockstars that this is their zone of genius. Who are those people who excite your staff? Let them excite your newbies @pamelbrown #energyfordays #tapintoothers #k12talent
  • HRTiffany Jun 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Btw @Schoolhouse21 it was business office approved 😉 Checking with how it effects others especially payroll is crucial #teamwork #k12talent
    • Schoolhouse21 Jun 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT
      That’s a genius idea. Thanks for sharing. Onboarding every week is a bit overwhelming. #K12Talent
      In reply to @HRTiffany
  • esc11hr Jun 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Good chatting w fellow #k12talent peeps! Stay strong out there and keep focused on getting better!