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_AASPA_ - Moderator Nov 8 @ 9:00 PM EST

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_AASPA_ - Moderator Nov 8 @ 9:02 PM EST

November is here, what are you doing in #K12Talent to prepare for the end of the year/next year? Tonight's #Edchat TOPIC for #K12HR

Coashjohnson Nov 8 @ 9:04 PM EST

Don’t forget #K12HR Folks! Respond to our Q's by using A: and #K12Talent!

_AASPA_ - Moderator Nov 8 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1. Let’s start off with introductions! Share your name, position, and location! #K12Talent - Did you watch the World Series?

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: Chris Wolk, K-4 principal from N. IL. 4 games from home, 3 in Wrigley #K12Talent

Coashjohnson Nov 8 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: Kelly here with @_AASPA_ / Yes I did watch the World Series and #GoCubsGo #K12Talent

In reply to @_AASPA_

jonbartelt Nov 8 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: Jon Bartelt, Supt, Bloomingdale SD13, outside Chicago, tweeting from a high school jazz concert (yes, I watched) #k12talent

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:09 PM EST

Thanks. Finally getting some work done this week. #K12Talent

In reply to @Coashjohnson

jonbartelt Nov 8 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1.2: I'm a White Sox fan, but was rooting for the Cubs in honor of my father-in-law #k12talent

_AASPA_ - Moderator Nov 8 @ 9:10 PM EST

Q2. How are you gaining early knowledge of district retirements for next school year 2017/2018? #k12Talent #k12HR

KathleenKColgan Nov 8 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: Kathleen Kelly Colgan, HR Director North Chgo, IL Lifelong Cubs fan, attended Game 3 and watched all 7! ⚾️⚾️ #K12Talent

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:12 PM EST

A2: Barring any surprises teachers in IL put in 3-4 years out. #K12Talent

jonbartelt Nov 8 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2: A teacher led group sends out a questionnaire for part of the info, business office calculates eligible employees for d other #k12talent

KathleenKColgan Nov 8 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2: Same as @ChrisWolk #K12Talent

In reply to @ChrisWolk

jonbartelt Nov 8 @ 9:13 PM EST

No retirement incentives in D13 #K12Talent

In reply to @ChrisWolk

Coashjohnson Nov 8 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: I have heard that some districts give out little incentives if one agrees to share early their plans of retirement #K12Talent

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:14 PM EST

Interesting. No 5-6% for last few years? #K12Talent

In reply to @jonbartelt

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:15 PM EST

Usually a 5-6% boost for the few years. #K12Talent

In reply to @Coashjohnson

jonbartelt Nov 8 @ 9:15 PM EST

not any more. #K12Talent

In reply to @ChrisWolk

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:15 PM EST

Interesting. #K12Talent

In reply to @jonbartelt

_AASPA_ - Moderator Nov 8 @ 9:16 PM EST

Q3. In what ways have you already began looking for next year's staff? Will you be attending career fairs? Why/Why Not? #K12HR #K12Talent

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:17 PM EST

A3: We've already attended 1 and are in line to attend 3 more fairs in the fall. Looking at incentives for hard to fill spots. #K12Talent

KathleenKColgan Nov 8 @ 9:18 PM EST

Q3: Attended first university fair last week, have another 1st wk of Dec. I am very selective about where we recruit. #K12Talent

_AASPA_ - Moderator Nov 8 @ 9:18 PM EST

Are you sticking local or going outside the state #K12Talent

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:17 PM EST

A3: We've already attended 1 and are in line to attend 3 more fairs in the fall. Looking at incentives for hard to fill spots. #K12Talent

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:19 PM EST

EIU? We hit up U of I 2 weeks ago and not edu friendly. #K12Talent

In reply to @KathleenKColgan

jonbartelt Nov 8 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3: I participated in the DePaul Teachers Forum and co-facilitated a roundtable discussion for candidates on securing a job. #k12talent

Coashjohnson Nov 8 @ 9:19 PM EST

What makes a career fair a good one? #K12Talent

KathleenKColgan Nov 8 @ 9:18 PM EST

Q3: Attended first university fair last week, have another 1st wk of Dec. I am very selective about where we recruit. #K12Talent

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:19 PM EST

Yes Spring #k12talent. Watching Kimmel from last night.

In reply to @illinidad24

_AASPA_ - Moderator Nov 8 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q4: Will you be offering sign on bonuses for hard to fill positions or incentives of any kind? How are you preparing now? #K12Talent #K12HR

jonbartelt Nov 8 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3.2: With a strong class of certified teachers serving as paraprofessionals, I am not actively seeking talent at this time. #k12talent

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:20 PM EST

Hop in to the chat. #K12Talent

In reply to @illinidad24

Coashjohnson Nov 8 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: This is a great time of year to be Mock Interviewers at many local colleges #K12Talent

jonbartelt Nov 8 @ 9:23 PM EST

We are truly living the dream in District 13 (intentional poetry for your entertainment this evening) #k12talent

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:23 PM EST

A4: We have discussed it for hard to fills such as OT, SLP, and Psych. Also referral bonus. #K12Talent

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:24 PM EST

Which HS do you feed into? #K12Talent

In reply to @jonbartelt

jonbartelt Nov 8 @ 9:25 PM EST

Lake Park SD 108 @LPLancers #K12Talent

In reply to @ChrisWolk, @LPLancers

_AASPA_ - Moderator Nov 8 @ 9:26 PM EST

Q5. Are you looking at new #K12HR technology implementations(applicant systems, time trackers) for 2017? If so what and why? #K12Talent

Coashjohnson Nov 8 @ 9:26 PM EST

A4: Aistricts are staring to offer signing bonuses for SpEd. Even know a district in CA that offers more if you went to HS there #K12Talent

jonbartelt Nov 8 @ 9:26 PM EST

Certified School Nurse is our toughest find. #K12Talent

In reply to @ChrisWolk

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:27 PM EST

Absolutely!!! #K12Talent

In reply to @jonbartelt

jonbartelt Nov 8 @ 9:28 PM EST

A5: Going old school with standardized employment process guides for the admin team - needs to be done #k12talent

KathleenKColgan Nov 8 @ 9:28 PM EST

Q5: new to my position and def looking to expand capability of systems we have. On calendar for January! #K12Talent

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:30 PM EST

A5: Have looked but too $$. Possibly bringing fingerprinting in house to save time and $. #K12Talent

Coashjohnson Nov 8 @ 9:31 PM EST

Little steps right! I had to start a time sheet this month and went with old school paper and pen #K12Talent

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:30 PM EST

A5: Have looked but too $$. Possibly bringing fingerprinting in house to save time and $. #K12Talent

KathleenKColgan Nov 8 @ 9:32 PM EST

Q6: Well now that you mention it I might have to! #K12Talent

Coashjohnson Nov 8 @ 9:34 PM EST

A6: The #Gallup studies are amazing and I want to start looking at what they have for small a small staff #K12Talent Have to start somewhere

jonbartelt Nov 8 @ 9:35 PM EST

My kingdom for a Tweetdeck right now - iPhone chatting is tough on this old guy #k12talent

_AASPA_ - Moderator Nov 8 @ 9:36 PM EST

Q7. Have you considered doing a #K12HR Audit next year? Why/Why not? How would you prepare now? #K12Talent

jonbartelt Nov 8 @ 9:38 PM EST

A7: Question of the night! I am so interested in what may be available for this #k12talent

Coashjohnson Nov 8 @ 9:38 PM EST

A7: So I don't know much about #K12HR Audits but am planning to learn more next month. Planning an article from @EmilyDouglasHC #K12Talent

In reply to @EmilyDouglasHC

KathleenKColgan Nov 8 @ 9:38 PM EST

A7: still working on establishing systems so don't think quite ready for audit Interested to what others do. #K12Talent

jonbartelt Nov 8 @ 9:39 PM EST

A7.2: I would advocate for audits so that you can sharpen practices and shore up loose ends #k12talent

_AASPA_ - Moderator Nov 8 @ 9:40 PM EST

Q8. Any final words of wisdom you’d like to provide on today’s topic? #K12Talent

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:40 PM EST

Nice plug. #K12talent.

In reply to @Coashjohnson, @EmilyDouglasHC

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:41 PM EST

A7: No audit planned, except ROE. New set of eyes this year on our current systems and working on tightening things up. #K12Talent

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:43 PM EST

A8: Always be on the look out for the next great teacher. May already be in your system just need a chance. #K12Talent

ChrisWolk Nov 8 @ 9:44 PM EST

Regional Office of Ed. We have the State Board and then smaller region offices. IL=layers of govt. #k12talent

In reply to @Coashjohnson

jonbartelt Nov 8 @ 9:45 PM EST

A8: Build connections with fellow school districts + share practices - u may learn something that leads u to your next great hire #k12talent

Coashjohnson Nov 8 @ 9:45 PM EST

Got it - I think our President-Elect @JustinLSchooley is involved in one of these today #K12Talent

In reply to @ChrisWolk, @JustinLSchooley

Coashjohnson Nov 8 @ 9:46 PM EST

TY for participating #K12Talent chatters! For more #K12HR & human capital resources join @_AASPA_ https://t.co/xupFUVnd0p

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_AASPA_ - Moderator Nov 8 @ 9:48 PM EST

Thank you #K12Talent chat participants – see you on the next #Edchat on November 22nd.