HR Programs and Services

HR Programs and Services
pnwboces
Putnam | Northern Westchester
For Information, please call (914) 248-2309
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
Center for Educational Leadership & HR Services
For More Information
Dr. Lynn Allen
Assistant Superintendent, PNW BOCES
lallen@pnwboces.org
HR Programs
and Services
Innovative, cost-effective services
that address the human resource
needs of school districts.
Nancy Organ
Manager
norgan@pnwboces.org
All local BOCES provide professional development and support services.
Check with your local BOCES to see what is offered. These offerings are not
intended to take the place of similar offerings provided by your own BOCES.
pnwboces
Putnam | Northern Westchester
IMPARTIAL HEARING OFFICER SERVICE
FOR SUPERINTENDENTS’ HEARINGS
The Impartial Hearing Officer Service for Superintendents’ Hearings
will provide:
• An experienced impartial hearing officer who will oversee, hear
and adjudicate the Superintendents’ Hearing in accordance
with Education Law Section 3214
• Recommendations as to guilt/innocence and, where
applicable, the appropriate penalty shall be transmitted to the
superintendent upon the completion of the hearing
• A recorded transcript of the hearing on an audio DVD of the
proceedings within 5 business days of the hearing
• Other than in the case of a stipulated agreement between the
school district and the student’s representatives, the impartial
hearing officer will produce a written decision within 5 business
days of the hearing
• The impartial hearing officer shall be available for any
conferences that may be required as the result of an appeal
filed on behalf of the accused student
SCHOOL DISTRICT EFFICIENCY AUDIT
The service will provide school districts with an overall analysis of
data related to operational efficiency as well as the identification
of areas where the potential for improving efficiency or
restructuring may exist. The audit will include an initial data
analysis (phase 1) and districts may then opt for a more specific,
in-depth audit in a particular area (phase 2) as well as opt to
obtain a follow-up plan including recommendations and next
steps (phase 3).
HUMAN RESOURCES AUDIT
This service is a comprehensive human resources/personnel audit
to assist districts with all legal and compliance issues relative
to Human Resources. Included would be a review of current
practices and procedures with recommendations for improving
the effectiveness and efficiency of the human resources office.
The scope of an audit would range from reviewing personnel files
to recruitment procedures and recommendations for tenure. Each
audit is customized to meet the individual needs of the district and
can include any aspect of HR functions.
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HR Programs and Services
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
Human Resource Services
OVERVIEW
Putnam/Northern Westchester (P/NW) BOCES - Human Resource
(HR) Services offers participating districts innovative, cost-effective
services that address the human resource needs of school districts.
For Information on workshop offerings for district and building level
administrators please go to www.pnwboces.org/catalog.
RECRUITING EDUCATORS
• Online Application Systems for Educators (OLAS)
• NEW Non-Instructional Application
• Advertising
SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL OFFICE STAFF
• Staff Development Programs for Professional Support Staff and
Non-Instructional leaders
SUBSTITUTE SERVICES
• Aesop Substitute Placement & Absence Management
ASSISTING EMPLOYEES
• Putnam/Rockland Westchester Regional Consortium for
Employee Assistance (EAP)
SPECIALIZED DISTRICT SERVICES
• HR Audits
• Impartial Hearing Officer Service for Superintendents' Hearings
• Private Investigation Services
• School Meter
1
OLAS Saves Time
and Money!
Job seekers
go to OLAS first to find
educational jobs
Online Application
System for Educators
Over 100,000
Faster, easier ways to find the perfect
candidate for instructional and
non-instructional position.
education professionals
are registered on OLAS
www.olasjobs.org
A Service Provided by: Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES
pnwboces
Putnam | Northern Westchester
RECRUITING EDUCATORS
ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM FOR EDUCATORS (OLAS)
Using this Internet-based employment application, candidates
can apply to one or more of the participating districts utilizing
the OLAS service by filling out one application. Candidates can
either target the districts they want to apply to, or grant all districts
access to their information. Districts can search for candidates,
sort and print applications, cover letters, resumes and other
supporting documents using multiple search criteria. The online
application is free to candidates.
OLAS subscribers now have the ability to post positions such
as School Nurse, Teacher Aide, Bus Driver, Clerical Staff and
Non-Instructional Supervisor, etc., under the category of “NonInstructional”. All interested non-instructional candidates will
complete an application specific to a particular job category.
Vacancies for districts are entered onto the system operated by
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES. The site is a VeriSign
Secure site, ensuring applicants the most sophisticated security
available on the Internet.
For Information, please call (914) 248-2358
2
PRO
School Meter Pro provides unique and powerful, comparative
views of cross-district assessment data.
View multi-year student subgroup trends in grade 3-8
assessments and Regents exams. Easily identify your district's
strengths and challenges.
INSIGHT
School Meter Insight, a companion product to School Meter
Pro, makes it easy to share progress and communicate district
initiatives, with high-quality, interactive presentations.
SCORES
School Meter Scores provides powerful data visualizations of your
district's 3-8 assessment results, including heat maps, histograms, a
custom score guide, and demographic trend charts.
Also available with an Advanced option that provides school-level
rankings as well as statewide district views.
School Meter services are available individually and in discount
packages.
Comparative data provides context and enhances understanding.
Data visualizations help identify patterns and communicate results.
Lead strategically... Focus improvement... Celebrate progress!
7
ADVERTISING
Through the HR Advertising Service, participating districts save
substantially on advertising costs in newspapers and journals.
For Information, please call (914) 248-2309
The Center for Educational Leadership of Putnam/Northern
Westchester BOCES is pleased to offer School Meter, a
sophisticated suite of services for working with New York State
assessment, education, and financial data.
Designed for educational leaders, School Meter provides powerful,
yet easy-to-use, analysis and visualization tools.
School Meter services are web-based and come complete
with support through the Center for Educational Leadership at
Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES.
SCHOOL METER SERVICES
NEW FOR 2015-16
STATS
School Meter Stats features interactive maps and charts and
includes a wide range of data sets across multiple years.
Use customizable comparative district groups and explore
education, accountability, and fiscal data sets, chosen with the
needs of superintendents and other district leaders in mind.
6
STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
STAFF AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERS
Staff development programs for professional support staff and
non-instructional leaders are offered throughout the school year
at Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES. In addition, districts may
schedule onsite programs of their choice.
Examples of topics include:
• Lunch and Learn Series
• Leadership Skills for Head Custodians and Maintenance
Supervisors
• Business Grammar, Writing and E-Mail Essentials
• Responding to Conflicts: Strategies for Improved Communication
• Managing Chaos: Tools to Set Priorities and Make Decisions
Under Pressure
• Customer Service Excellence
• Diversity Training
• Professional Skills Update for the District Clerk
To register online for workshops offered
for professional support staff, go to:
My Learning Plan – at www.pnwboces.org/catalog
Select “Professional Support Staff.”
For Information, please call (914) 248-2309
SUBSTITUTE SERVICES
AESOP SUBSTITUTE PLACEMENT & ABSENCE MANAGEMENT
Offers the purchase of a substitute management service through
AESOP, the substitute placement and absence management
system. Districts will be able to manage the service themselves with
direct support from AESOP, resulting in a significant saving to the
district. BOCES hosts User Group meetings as needed.
For Information, please call (914) 248-2309
3
ASSISTING EMPLOYEES
PUTNAM/ROCKLAND/WESTCHESTER REGIONAL CONSORTIUM
FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE (EAP)
School districts are dealing with many challenges such as budget
issues, increased government mandates, layoffs, and heavier
workloads, which impact employees on a personal level. In
this climate the PUTNAM/ROCKLAND/WESTCHESTER REGIONAL
CONSORTIUM EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) can help
school personnel, administrators and districts to:
• Cope with problems that have an impact on performance
such as addiction, family issues, financial troubles,
and legal concerns
• Identify and resolve employee problems through the
management consultation and referral process
• Improve productivity and workplace efficiency
• Decrease work-related accidents
• Reduce absenteeism
• Manage the risk of unexpected events
• Reduce grievances
• Improve staff morale and motivation
• Demonstrate a caring attitude to employees
SPECIALIZED DISTRICT SERVICES
PRIVATE INVESTIGATION SERVICES
Cost effective services are provided by a licensed and bonded
investigator who has provided investigative services to school
districts for more than 20 years. The investigator has extensive
experience and training as a private investigator, working and
consulting for individuals, private industry and government. Key
features are the use of undercover video surveillance and
worldwide database research.
Investigative services include:
• School Residence Verification
• Workers Compensation
• Internal Theft
• Criminal Defense
• Employment Discrimination
• Due Diligence (Background Check)
• Drug Testing (Custody Cases & Pre-Employment)
• Process Serving
For Information, please call (914) 248-2309
For Information, please call (914) 248-2309
4
5
ASSISTING EMPLOYEES
PUTNAM/ROCKLAND/WESTCHESTER REGIONAL CONSORTIUM
FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE (EAP)
School districts are dealing with many challenges such as budget
issues, increased government mandates, layoffs, and heavier
workloads, which impact employees on a personal level. In
this climate the PUTNAM/ROCKLAND/WESTCHESTER REGIONAL
CONSORTIUM EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) can help
school personnel, administrators and districts to:
• Cope with problems that have an impact on performance
such as addiction, family issues, financial troubles,
and legal concerns
• Identify and resolve employee problems through the
management consultation and referral process
• Improve productivity and workplace efficiency
• Decrease work-related accidents
• Reduce absenteeism
• Manage the risk of unexpected events
• Reduce grievances
• Improve staff morale and motivation
• Demonstrate a caring attitude to employees
SPECIALIZED DISTRICT SERVICES
PRIVATE INVESTIGATION SERVICES
Cost effective services are provided by a licensed and bonded
investigator who has provided investigative services to school
districts for more than 20 years. The investigator has extensive
experience and training as a private investigator, working and
consulting for individuals, private industry and government. Key
features are the use of undercover video surveillance and
worldwide database research.
Investigative services include:
• School Residence Verification
• Workers Compensation
• Internal Theft
• Criminal Defense
• Employment Discrimination
• Due Diligence (Background Check)
• Drug Testing (Custody Cases & Pre-Employment)
• Process Serving
For Information, please call (914) 248-2309
For Information, please call (914) 248-2309
4
5
ADVERTISING
Through the HR Advertising Service, participating districts save
substantially on advertising costs in newspapers and journals.
For Information, please call (914) 248-2309
The Center for Educational Leadership of Putnam/Northern
Westchester BOCES is pleased to offer School Meter, a
sophisticated suite of services for working with New York State
assessment, education, and financial data.
Designed for educational leaders, School Meter provides powerful,
yet easy-to-use, analysis and visualization tools.
School Meter services are web-based and come complete
with support through the Center for Educational Leadership at
Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES.
SCHOOL METER SERVICES
NEW FOR 2015-16
STATS
School Meter Stats features interactive maps and charts and
includes a wide range of data sets across multiple years.
Use customizable comparative district groups and explore
education, accountability, and fiscal data sets, chosen with the
needs of superintendents and other district leaders in mind.
6
STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
STAFF AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERS
Staff development programs for professional support staff and
non-instructional leaders are offered throughout the school year
at Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES. In addition, districts may
schedule onsite programs of their choice.
Examples of topics include:
• Lunch and Learn Series
• Leadership Skills for Head Custodians and Maintenance
Supervisors
• Business Grammar, Writing and E-Mail Essentials
• Responding to Conflicts: Strategies for Improved Communication
• Managing Chaos: Tools to Set Priorities and Make Decisions
Under Pressure
• Customer Service Excellence
• Diversity Training
• Professional Skills Update for the District Clerk
To register online for workshops offered
for professional support staff, go to:
My Learning Plan – at www.pnwboces.org/catalog
Select “Professional Support Staff.”
For Information, please call (914) 248-2309
SUBSTITUTE SERVICES
AESOP SUBSTITUTE PLACEMENT & ABSENCE MANAGEMENT
Offers the purchase of a substitute management service through
AESOP, the substitute placement and absence management
system. Districts will be able to manage the service themselves with
direct support from AESOP, resulting in a significant saving to the
district. BOCES hosts User Group meetings as needed.
For Information, please call (914) 248-2309
3
OLAS Saves Time
and Money!
Job seekers
go to OLAS first to find
educational jobs
Online Application
System for Educators
Over 100,000
Faster, easier ways to find the perfect
candidate for instructional and
non-instructional position.
education professionals
are registered on OLAS
www.olasjobs.org
A Service Provided by: Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES
pnwboces
Putnam | Northern Westchester
RECRUITING EDUCATORS
ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM FOR EDUCATORS (OLAS)
Using this Internet-based employment application, candidates
can apply to one or more of the participating districts utilizing
the OLAS service by filling out one application. Candidates can
either target the districts they want to apply to, or grant all districts
access to their information. Districts can search for candidates,
sort and print applications, cover letters, resumes and other
supporting documents using multiple search criteria. The online
application is free to candidates.
OLAS subscribers now have the ability to post positions such
as School Nurse, Teacher Aide, Bus Driver, Clerical Staff and
Non-Instructional Supervisor, etc., under the category of “NonInstructional”. All interested non-instructional candidates will
complete an application specific to a particular job category.
Vacancies for districts are entered onto the system operated by
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES. The site is a VeriSign
Secure site, ensuring applicants the most sophisticated security
available on the Internet.
For Information, please call (914) 248-2358
2
PRO
School Meter Pro provides unique and powerful, comparative
views of cross-district assessment data.
View multi-year student subgroup trends in grade 3-8
assessments and Regents exams. Easily identify your district's
strengths and challenges.
INSIGHT
School Meter Insight, a companion product to School Meter
Pro, makes it easy to share progress and communicate district
initiatives, with high-quality, interactive presentations.
SCORES
School Meter Scores provides powerful data visualizations of your
district's 3-8 assessment results, including heat maps, histograms, a
custom score guide, and demographic trend charts.
Also available with an Advanced option that provides school-level
rankings as well as statewide district views.
School Meter services are available individually and in discount
packages.
Comparative data provides context and enhances understanding.
Data visualizations help identify patterns and communicate results.
Lead strategically... Focus improvement... Celebrate progress!
7
IMPARTIAL HEARING OFFICER SERVICE
FOR SUPERINTENDENTS’ HEARINGS
The Impartial Hearing Officer Service for Superintendents’ Hearings
will provide:
• An experienced impartial hearing officer who will oversee, hear
and adjudicate the Superintendents’ Hearing in accordance
with Education Law Section 3214
• Recommendations as to guilt/innocence and, where
applicable, the appropriate penalty shall be transmitted to the
superintendent upon the completion of the hearing
• A recorded transcript of the hearing on an audio DVD of the
proceedings within 5 business days of the hearing
• Other than in the case of a stipulated agreement between the
school district and the student’s representatives, the impartial
hearing officer will produce a written decision within 5 business
days of the hearing
• The impartial hearing officer shall be available for any
conferences that may be required as the result of an appeal
filed on behalf of the accused student
SCHOOL DISTRICT EFFICIENCY AUDIT
The service will provide school districts with an overall analysis of
data related to operational efficiency as well as the identification
of areas where the potential for improving efficiency or
restructuring may exist. The audit will include an initial data
analysis (phase 1) and districts may then opt for a more specific,
in-depth audit in a particular area (phase 2) as well as opt to
obtain a follow-up plan including recommendations and next
steps (phase 3).
HUMAN RESOURCES AUDIT
This service is a comprehensive human resources/personnel audit
to assist districts with all legal and compliance issues relative
to Human Resources. Included would be a review of current
practices and procedures with recommendations for improving
the effectiveness and efficiency of the human resources office.
The scope of an audit would range from reviewing personnel files
to recruitment procedures and recommendations for tenure. Each
audit is customized to meet the individual needs of the district and
can include any aspect of HR functions.
8
HR Programs and Services
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
Human Resource Services
OVERVIEW
Putnam/Northern Westchester (P/NW) BOCES - Human Resource
(HR) Services offers participating districts innovative, cost-effective
services that address the human resource needs of school districts.
For Information on workshop offerings for district and building level
administrators please go to www.pnwboces.org/catalog.
RECRUITING EDUCATORS
• Online Application Systems for Educators (OLAS)
• NEW Non-Instructional Application
• Advertising
SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL OFFICE STAFF
• Staff Development Programs for Professional Support Staff and
Non-Instructional leaders
SUBSTITUTE SERVICES
• Aesop Substitute Placement & Absence Management
ASSISTING EMPLOYEES
• Putnam/Rockland Westchester Regional Consortium for
Employee Assistance (EAP)
SPECIALIZED DISTRICT SERVICES
• HR Audits
• Impartial Hearing Officer Service for Superintendents' Hearings
• Private Investigation Services
• School Meter
1
HR Programs and Services
pnwboces
Putnam | Northern Westchester
For Information, please call (914) 248-2309
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
Center for Educational Leadership & HR Services
For More Information
Dr. Lynn Allen
Assistant Superintendent, PNW BOCES
lallen@pnwboces.org
HR Programs
and Services
Innovative, cost-effective services
that address the human resource
needs of school districts.
Nancy Organ
Manager
norgan@pnwboces.org
All local BOCES provide professional development and support services.
Check with your local BOCES to see what is offered. These offerings are not
intended to take the place of similar offerings provided by your own BOCES.
pnwboces
Putnam | Northern Westchester