Auxiliary Adviser"Providing Services That Power Education" |
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| Volume 2, Issue 2 |
October
2001
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Proud
to be an American
Sept. 11, the day cowards attacked America's freedom, financial
and military power, will vividly remain in our minds for quite
some time.
We've seen the video footage played over and over, grieved for the tragic loss of life, and been touched by the countless heroic stories. Many of us have shared in the mourning of loved ones and recounted the close calls of others. But whether you lost a loved one or not, we all, as Americans, were affected by the tragedy.
I seriously doubt the terrorists imagined that their dastardly acts could ever lead to anything positive. But, something wonderful and truly American has risen out of the rubble and debris - unity. We stand strong; united by our patriotism, compassion and the principles of justice.
Americans are reaching out to help - through monetary donations, volunteering, giving blood, offering prayers, and wearing and displaying the flag. We are bringing a renewed focus to our families, friends and God. We are hugging our children, telling our families we love them, and simply putting others' needs before our own.
Squabbles
and trivial matters that once consumed us, have been set aside.
As I look around and see people giving freely with a glad
heart, comforting others and banding together, it truly makes
me proud to be an American.
Maintenance
& Operations Reorganization
Maintenance and operations has allocated the necessary $300,000
to raise most employees to the midpoint salary recommended
by the Arthur Anderson Compensation Study.
"I feel good about it," said Joe Desormeaux, senior director of M&O. "All of our leadership, right up to the superintendent, expressed their commitment to the reorganization and said this is the right thing to do."
"Without you and the services you provide, this system would be in trouble. We have a responsibility to take better care of you," Superintendent Bill McNeal told maintenance employees at a reorganization meeting, Sept. 13. McNeal emphasized the impact maintenance work has on student success.
"We sure would like it to be a Christmas check," Mike Burriss, assistant superintendent for facilities, told the group.
The money from collapsing vacant positions and contracting out certain functions created savings of $300,000 for salary adjustments. M&O is also expected to receive between $20,000 and $30,000 from human resources to help cover costs. HR has $4 million to increase salaries of all WCPSS employees, but has not determined how to allocate all of those funds yet.
As part of the M&O reorganization, the previous 28 salary bands were reduced to four ranges (below).
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M&O Proposed Salary Schedule |
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Position/Title |
Minimum |
Midpoint |
Maximum |
Supervision |
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Multi-Tasked
Employees |
$23,400 |
$29,000 |
$35,000 |
None |
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Facilities Manager Master Craftsman Head Custodian |
$34,700 | $43,000 | $52,000 | 0-10 |
| Regional
Facility Manager Assistant Supervisor Field Supervisor |
$39,500 | $49,000 | $59,000 | 10-25 |
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Project
Manager |
$45,000 |
$56,000 |
$67,000 |
25+ |
Not all positions within each band are listed. Although the first range includes "craftsmen," that position can actually be broken down into craftsmen for each maintenance shop (HVAC, roofing, landscaping, etc.). Also, the midpoint for each band is not necessarily the midpoint for each individual position within the band. For example, multi-tasked employees, craftsmen and custodians do not have the same salary ranges, but those wages are close enough to group together.
Employees currently above the midpoint will not be adjusted down, but they should not expect a raise, either.
"The new salary structure gives us the flexibility to reward people for their years of experience and training. We can lay out what it takes to get to the next level," said Desormeaux. It also provides flexibility to bring people on at the market rate. In the past, the department had to offer the same salary to someone with one year of experience and someone with 20 years experience, said Desormeaux.
So what should you as an M&O employee do? "I'd write down my years of experience and training and give it to my supervisor," suggested Desormeaux. In the beginning of October, a contractor will finish writing job titles and by November will have maintenance job descriptions available. At that point, employees will meet with their supervisors, compare the new job descriptions and human resources records with background information, and determine what band they fit in.
Part of the reorganization involves expanding the cluster program; improving services to schools. A new region, under Greg Clark, will be added in eastern Wake County. Each cluster has four maintenance people assigned to it: three multi-tasked employees (MTEs) and one area facility manager (AFM). Five to seven schools form a cluster and four to five clusters make a region.
As the cluster program is expanding, now is the time for employees to decide whether they would like to be a part of that growth. For some, clusters provide an opportunity to work closer to home. Interested employees should discuss the options with their supervisors.
Hard copies of the September 13 PowerPoint presentation are posted on several bulletin boards throughout the Operations Building. Please note that because of space constraints, the organization chart does not list all shops. All shop positions are represented in the chart even if the shop name does not appear.
Reminder:
Please check in with the school's main office before working
on campus and sign-out before leaving. It is important for
school staff to know who is on campus for security purposes.
Thank you.
Pennies
for Pride and Patriotism
The Wake County Public School System and the Wake County PTA
Council is joining together to present the Pennies for Pride
and Patriotism campaign. From October 1-5, students, their
families, and WCPSS staff will actively participate in the
national relief effort to help those families whose lives
were touched by the tragedies of September 11, 2001.
Donors can bring their pennies (or nickels, dimes, dollars) to school during the campaign. PTAs will place containers in all schools and central offices, and designated PTA volunteers will handle collecting and depositing money on a daily basis.
All of the proceeds from "Pennies for Pride and Patriotism" will go to the September 11th Fund, established by United Way and The New York Community Trust to help respond to the immediate and longer-term needs of the victims, their families, and communities affected by the events of September 11. One hundred percent of contributions will be used to support these efforts; United Way and The New York Community Trust are underwriting all administrative costs.
Checks may be made payable to Wake County Public Schools; please designate "for disaster relief" on the memo line. Wachovia is the bank that will be handling our donations (through the "Wake County Public Schools Pennies for Patriotism" account).
People wishing to donate by credit card may call 850-1832 to receive a form.
Auxiliary
Services Collection Sites:
Child Nutrition: See Veda Cooke
Facilities: Reception Desk
Operations Bldg.: See Jewell Coates
Outstanding
Energy Saver
Gene Scott was presented the 2001-2002 Outstanding Energy
Saving Support Award at the custodial meeting, Sept. 27. EnergySavers
selected West Cary Middle's head custodian because of his
participation in the EnergySavers Program and for assisting
in making energy conservation a priority.
"Custodians play an important role in energy savings," said Christina Larkins, energy educator for Wake County Schools. "No one knows the schools better." Scott knows every inch of the building and is a great help to West Cary's EnergySavers team, explained Larkins.
"His long hours, dedication, caring attitude, and excellent work habits placed him head and shoulders above others," said West Cary Principal Bobby Allen. "I have found him to be a highly responsible and competent individual who has performed above and beyond the call of his duties."
Scott, who has worked at West Cary for six years, will receive a certificate, letter of accommodation and a $50 gift certificate to Wal-Mart from EnergySavers.
Ink
Jet Recycling Update
Last month EnergySavers unveiled a new Ink Jet Recycling Program.
What was once an easy way to earn a rebate has just become
easier!
EnviroSmart and EnergySavers formed a partnership to assist in the schools' effort to recycle ink jet cartridges. Each school will receive a collection box and several collection bags. The recycling contact at each school will be able to send the empty cartridges directly to the company instead of to Christina Larkins (energy educator) as originally planned.
Larkins worked with EnviroSmart to issue each school its own bar code number, which will appear on the bottom of each collection bag. When EnviroSmart receives the shipping containers with the good used cartridges, they scan the bar code and record the return. At the end of each month, they create a status report listing the number of good cartridges sent for recycling. On a monthly basis, EnviroSmart will produce a check to participating schools.
If you have any questions, please call Christina Larkins at 856-3715 or e-mail clarkins@wcpss.net.
Flu
Vaccine
WCPSS and ComplyCare, LLC will provide flu shots for $7.00
at the locations listed below.
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Date
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Time
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School
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Room
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| 10/2 | 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Leesville Rd. High | Faculty Lounge |
| 10/3 | 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Cary High | Career Center |
| 10/4 | 2:45 - 5:45 p.m. | Wakefield High | Media Center |
| 10/9 | 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Garner High | Media Center |
| 10/10 | 2:45 - 5:45 p.m. | East Wake High | South Cafeteria |
| 10/11 | 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Broughton High | Teachers' Lounge |
| 10/16 | 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Southeast Raleigh High | 107 J (Main Office) |
| 10/17 | 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Millbrook High | Conference Rm. |
| 10/25 | 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. | Rock Quarry Rd. | Conference Rm./Child Nutrition Bldg. |
| 10/25 | 10:00 a.m. - Noon | Wake Forest Rd. | Rm. 419 |
Training
Classes
MAXIMO
MAXIMO
classes for new users will be taught on the third Wednesday
of each month. To register, e-mail Kris Bowen at kmbowen@wcpss.net.
Please visit the Tao bulletin boards for current MAXIMO issues
and tips:
MAXIMO_MO (Maintenance & Operations users) and
MAXIMO_Schools (School users).
Computer
Classes
Introduction to Windows 98
Oct. 2
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Training Center
Overview
of Word
Oct. 4
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Training Center
Overview
of Excel
Oct. 9
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Training Center
Sign-up sheets are in the Operations break room. If the Tao classes fill up, we will add two more on Oct. 3. All training classes will be held in the Operations Training Center (room 262). If you have any questions, please contact Judy Cox at 664-5728 or e-mail jscox@wcpss.net.
Safety
Training
Motor Vehicle/ Mechanized Equipment (2 hour)
Oct. 4
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Wake Co. Office Park, Commons Bldg.
Scaffold
Competent Person (5 hour)
Oct. 10
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wake Co. Office Park, Commons Bldg.
Electrical
Hazard Awareness (1 hour)
Oct. 16
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Wake Co. Office Park, Commons Bldg.
Contact Malinda Ferrell at 856-8078 or e-mail mwferrell@wcpss.net to register.
Technical
Workshops
School Maintenance Electrician Exam Review
Oct. 2-5
Begins at 9 a.m.
Wake Co. Office Park, Commons Bldg.
Course is directed toward electrical wiring in the schools and the National Electric scheduled for the School Maintenance Electrician exam for those interested in being qualified to perform wiring in school buildings.
Gas/Oil
Burners
Nov. 5-6
Begins at 9 a.m.
Wake Co. Office Park, Commons Bldg.
Workshop covers flame safeguard control service and upgrading as well as gas and oil burner design, installation, wiring, setup and troubleshooting.
OSHA
Class II Asbestos Flooring Removal
Nov. 27-28
Begins at 1 p.m. first day and ends at 5 p.m. on the last
day
Wake Co. Office Park, Commons Bldg.
Course is designed for non-accredited maintenance workers to instruct them in OSHA Class II removal of intact resilient flooring.
OSHA
II & III Asbestos Refresher
Nov. 29
Begins at 9 a.m. and ends at noon
Wake Co. Office Park, Commons Bldg.
OSHA requires annual refresher training for all personnel who have received AHERA Compliance and OSHA Class II Flooring Removal training. This half-day course is designed to provide the training required by OSHA standards.
Blueprint
Reading and Estimating
Mar. 11-13, 2002
Begins first day at 1 p.m.
Harriet Webster Professional Development Ctr.
The purpose of this workshop is to review construction math terms and materials, and become comfortable working with blueprints. The workshop covers all areas of construction and should help everyone to be more knowledgeable about the total building and the work of other trades.
OSHA
Safety Update
Mar. 19, 2002
Begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m.
Harriet Webster Professional Development Ctr.
A one-day workshop to review the latest changes and updates of new OSHA regulations and safety related issues. The NC School Operations Safety Manual will be referenced during this workshop.
Electric
Code Review for Contractors License
Mar. 26-28, 2002
Begins at 9 a.m. first day
Harriet Webster Professional Development Ctr.
Workshop is designed for those who need the 16 hours of continuing education units as required by the State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors. Persons with an existing contractors license are required to get 16 hours of renewal credit over a three year period. School maintenance electrician licenses do not require renewal credit.
Baldrige
Training for Facilities (and others who have not had training)
Oct. 15 - 16
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Harriet Webster Professional Development Ctr.
Baldrige
Training for Child Nutrition Services (and others)
Oct. 30 - 31
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Harriet Webster Professional Development Ctr.
Please contact Judy Cox (jscox@wcpss.net or 664-5728) to register.
Support
Staff Network
The Support Staff Network offers training opportunities to
all WCPSS support staff. Please visit http://www2.wcpss.net/Departments/StaffDevelopment/PRO_DEV/support_staff.htm
for the 2001-2002 workshop schedule and registration forms.
In addition, the Network is starting a new program called Technology Tuesdays. Technology training will be available for support staff on the first and third Tuesdays. Courses include: Intro to Computers, Intro to Internet & Intranet, Tao E-mail & Scheduler, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Power Point, and ABC's of Accounts Payable & Fund 6.
Organizational Development also lists training opportunities and a link to Staff Development on the Intranet site at http://www2.wcpss.net/Departments/OrganizationalDevelopment/orgdev3.htm.
Stay
Informed
The
Auxiliary Adviser is e-mailed to subscribers in the school
system and the community; and posted on the Intranet, Internet,
and Auxiliary Services Tao bulletin board. A hard copy of
the Adviser is also posted on bulletin boards in the Maintenance
and Facilities Buildings, placed in each maintenance shop's
box, and one is sent to the head custodian and child nutrition
staff at each school.
To have the newsletter e-mailed to you directly, simply send an e-mail with "subscribe" in the subject line, to kwood@wcpss.net.
Auxiliary Services Division
Vision
Providing Services That Power Education
Mission Statement
Provide quality facilities and support services to ensure
safe, healthy, inviting and optimal learning environments.
Goals
1) Recruit and retain qualified employees
2) Secure funding to provide quality facilities and support
services
3) Provide a safe and comfortable working environment