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You Belong Here!

Joy and Belonging

Welcome Back Focus Beyond

8/25/2025

Powerschool # 91725

Focus Beyond Schoology Code

35BX-9BX7-GQF6J

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SPPS Mission

SPPS inspires students to think critically, pursue their dreams, and change the world.

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Focus Beyond Mission

Focus Beyond's mission is to provide transition services through collaborative partnerships that guide students through individualized pathways and promoting life-long learning as contributing members of their community.

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Community Norms

❖ Mistakes and discomfort are part of growth. Take ownership and learn forward.

❖ Be mindful of what non-white voices are saying. Be intentional to make space for historically marginalized voices in all settings.

❖ People here may feel differently from each other. That is welcome.

❖ Presume positive intentions.

❖ Give each other grace. We strive to be a family.

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Our Values

Student Voice - Work Readiness- Access and Independence

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Communications Protocol

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St. Paul stands on the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary Dakóta homelands. As we consider that the many legacies of violence, displacement, migration and settlement that has brought us to current day, we commit to understanding, respecting, supporting and advocating for Indigenous People and for this land. Let this land acknowledgement be more than a reminder. Let it be a marker in time of dedicating ourselves to be better and do better. Through this land acknowledgement, let us lead to make changes which respect history.

Land Acknowledgement

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Who are We?

We are Nurses!

We are Occupational Therapists!

We are Physical Therapists!

We are American Sign Language Interpreters!

We are Administration!

We are Nutrition Services Staff!

We are Engineering Staff!

We speak many languages!

We were born in other countries!

We are new staff!

We have been SPPS employees for over 20 years!

We have birthdays in August and September!

We are a proud member of the Focus Beyond Community!

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We are Social Workers!

We are Speech and Language Professionals!

We are Special Education Teachers!

We are Educational Assistants!

We are Teacher Assistants!

We are English Language Teachers!

We are Art Therapists!

We are Music Therapists!

We are Clerks!

We are Family Liaisons!

We are Counselors!

We are Work Coordinators!

We are School Psychologists!

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Malinda

Welcome back to another amazing year!

  • Renew your badge ID if expiration date is coming up
  • Finding a time to meet with Micaela please send me an email when and what time. I will book it for you.
  • Anyone having issues with their devices, passwords, Okta etc. Please submit a ticket before you come to me.
  • Any questions about purchasing fill out our purchase request form after talking with your team. Purchase Request Form
  • New look for Campus: Campus New Look Tips & Tricks

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Any questions please click on the link here: 2025-2026 Staff Q&A

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Wendy and Tammy World

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Opening Week

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Agenda:

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Monday August 25th, 2025- OPENING DAY! WELCOME BACK!

Name of Session

(required sessions are *)

Description

Location

Facilitator

** Handbook Groups for new and returning staff

Cell Phone Procedures

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  • HR Video and Acknowledgement of receipt form
  • Cell Phone Expectations
  • Absence Protocols

Work Lab

Micaela Smith

** Health office groups

  • Asthma, allergy, seizures
  • Care Plans

Cafeteria

Liz Hass

** Safety Overview and Student Support Matrix

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  • Safety Response Protocols (I love you guys)
  • Missing Person Procedures
  • Student Support Matrix and procedures
  • Incident Report and First Report of Injury

Music Room

Zach Zavala, Steve Falcon, Tony Chlebecek,

Travel Team

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  • Community Travel
  • Building and Community Emergency Procedures
  • Travel Presentation Slides

Cafeteria

Justin Lamphere and Todd Jakober

Best Practices for AAC

  • Communication Rights
  • Touch Chat (Bring iPads)

Work Lab

Deanna, Ellyn, and Lydia

Sensory Room Expectations

  • Identifying Sensory Needs
  • Sensory Room Procedures

Sensory Room

Jennifer Auger

**Bus aide only offered 3:00-3:30

  • Bus aid procedures

BVS Gym

Admin/ Coach

**Team Exploration only offered 2:40-3:25

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  • Climate and Wellness
  • GardenClimate & Wellness
  • Enrollment
  • Equity
  • Events
  • FBLT
  • Garden
  • Mental Health
  • SCIP
  • SPFE
  • Technology

Cafeteria

Committee Leads Round Tables

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Welcome New Staff

Dennis Moua- PW1 EA

Eric Moran- PW1 EA

Fred Rashaw- PW1 EA

Maressa Johnson STEPS EA

Paul Carlson- PW2 EA

Sarah Kneeland- Music Therapist

Tony Chlebecek- Assistant Principal

Robby Whisler- STEPS EA

RoseMary Brady Cook- PW3 EA

Simone Sagar- PW2 teacher

Suzanne Degler- Teacher/Work Coordinator

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Schoology-Staff Resources

FBS: Focus Beyond Staff: 2025-2026

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Folder.FBS: Focus Beyond Staff: 2025-2026

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Need To Know

*Parking in the lot is not without risks and liability

*All visitors need to enter via the main office. Please redirect visitors to Door #1 or escort. Even familiar faces:)

*New Phones & New iPads: Marie will be going over this on Tuesday

*Furniture needs or removals: Please label the item REMOVE and email Shauna/Dwaine

* Staff Resources Website

* Bus Attendance Sheet

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Any questions please click on the link here: 2025-2026 Staff Q&A

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Focus Beyond Initiatives

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Our Mission and Priority Focuses

Ignite Potential: amplify voices- transform experiences that break the classroom walls

Personalized Pathways: passions are celebrated, potential is unleashes, purpose is discovered

Lead with Collaboration: fearless collaboration, student-centered, student-driven pathways

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Focus Beyond’s provides transition services through collaborative partnerships that guide students through individualized pathways, promoting lifelong learning as contributing members of their community.

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TCIT

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Expectations:

    • Be on Time
    • Be Present
    • Discipline yourself so no else has to
    • Connect with colleagues

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You belong here.

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Groups

Work Lab - Cafeteria - Music Room

Cafeteria-Music Room-Work Lab

Music Room-Work Lab-Cafeteria

GROUP 1

GROUP 1

GROUP 2

GROUP 2

GROUP 3

GROUP 3

Brian O

Melanie D

Amans N

Justin L

Adam T

Logan C

Chloe R

Michael B

Amber F

Kelechi O

Alfredo F

Lydia D

Cynthia S

Michaele C

Amber M

Laura R

Amelia H

Lynn D

Darla D

Paul C

Amy S

Leah S

Angela P

Maria G

David (Dave) C

Paula W

Andy S

Lisa C/B

Beth M

Mark K

David T

Peggy C

Bridget O

Mei R

Dan T

Mary N

Deana V

Peter A

Brittany P

Melissa KL

Danielle M

Matt B

Deanna M

Peter C

Claver W

Michael (Mike) S

Dennis M

Matthew W

Diane A

Pierre Y

Ellen O

Miranda J

Ellyn D

Pam L

Enriquez (Henry) V

Randy J

Eric M

Nicholas (Nick) S

Grace J

Robin J

Esma Q

Rebecca A

Evelyn B

Pang X

Jackson L

Rosalind S

Hannah M

Renata D

Faviola S

Rachel P

James (Kris) T

RoseMary BC

Jennifer A

Robby W

Ian B

Sarah K

Janel Z

Ross M

Jerrod A

Shelley P

Janelle K

Todd C

Jody B

Sharon C

John G

Stacey B

Jean K

Toe M

Katherine J

Shelly S

Joy B

Taylor S

Jean S

Tom B

Kathrine N

Simone S (SS)

LaCrisha C

Ted T

Jennifer S (Jen)

Tracy B

Kim L

Suzanne D

Mark Y

Teresa (Tracy) S

Jenny K

Zak J

Lakeisha L

Taylor C

Marresa J (Resa)

Therese O

Jessica A

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Laura C

Todd J

Session Times

9:00- 9:50 - 10:40

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SY 25/26 Focus Beyond Handbook Session

Objectives:

  • Know where to find the Focus Beyond Staff Handbook and acknowledge that you have access to the handbook
  • Understand absent reporting procedures, new cell phone expectations, and communication flows

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SY 25/26 Focus Beyond Handbook Session

Acknowledgement Form Link

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SY 25/26 Focus Beyond Handbook Session: AI Fun!

School AI: Student Space

Instructions:

  1. Click above link
  2. Enter Name
  3. Engage with AI regarding our absence procedures, communication protocols, and cell phone expectations

Focus Beyond Staff Handbook Link

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SY 25/26 Focus Beyond Safety Procedures

Safety Procedures

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SY 25/26 Health and Wellness Updates

Health and Wellness Slides

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Our Mission and Priority Focuses

Ignite Potential: amplify voices- transform experiences that break the classroom walls

Personalized Pathways: passions are celebrated, potential is unleashes, purpose is discovered

Lead with Collaboration: fearless collaboration, student-centered, student-driven pathways

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Focus Beyond’s provides transition services through collaborative partnerships that guide students through individualized pathways, promoting lifelong learning as contributing members of their community.

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TCIT

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Agenda: