2012 Superintendent Mail
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Superintendent Mail for December 20, 2012
Commissioner’s Dialogue with Superintendents; Statement Given by Commissioner Cassellius; Resources for Schools to Prepare for and Recover from Crisis; Outstanding Audit Reports -
Superintendent Mail for December 13, 2012
Minnesota Students Shine in International Assessments; Commissioner’s Dialogue with Superintendents – December 19 Conference Call; Facilities Age and Square Footage Report; Paraprofessional Recognition Week – January 13, 2013 -
Superintendent Mail for December 6, 2012
Change in State Aid Payment Schedule Due to November Forecast; Minnesota Student Survey 2013; Winter Principal and Teacher Evaluation Regional Meetings; Minnesota Computers for Schools -
Special Superintendent Mail for December 5, 2012
Change in State Aid Payment Schedule Due to November Forecast -
Superintendent Mail November 29, 2012
Education Finance Working Group Adopts Recommendations; Better Testing and Accountability; Fiscal Compliance Table – November 30 Deadline; Fall 2012 0-4 Census County – December 1 Deadline; Final 2012 Payable 2013 Levy Limitation and Certification Report; Minnesota Common Course Catalogue – February 15 Deadline -
Superintendent Mail for November 20, 2012
Commissioner’s Dialogue with Superintendents; Tony Wagner Presents at TIES 2012 Annual Education Technology Conference; Supply/Demand Survey – Due November 30, 2012 -
Superintendent Mail for November 15, 2012
Governor Dayton Proclaims November 12-16 College Application Week; Give to the Max Day is Today!; Commissioner’s Dialogue with Superintendents – Monday, November 19; Direct Certification MARSS Warning System; American Indian Education Resolution Forms; Compulsory Instruction Compliance Data Reporting; Minnesota Board of Teaching Licensure Actions -
Superintendent Mail for November 8, 2012
Minnesota College Application Week – November 12-16; Commissioner’s Dialogue with Superintendents – November 19; Federal Grant Opportunity – Alternatives to Suspension; Reading Well by Third Grade Webinar Series; Human Rights Symposium – December 3; Minnesota Computers for Schools -
Superintendent Mail for November 1, 2012
Race to the Top – District: New Deadline Announced; Schools on GiveMN and Give to the Max Day – Register Now!; 0-4 Census Reminder; Using Data Webinar Series – Additional Sessions Scheduled -
Superintendent Mail for October 25, 2012
Accepting Applications for Green Ribbon Schools Recognition; Department Slashes Special Education Paperwork; Dual Notice Regarding Proposed Amendment to Rules Governing Social Studies Standards; Peanut Butter Recall Affects Schools Twice; Common Course Catalogue Announcements; Parent/Teacher Home Visit Project Training -
Superintendent Mail for October 18, 2012
Learning from Finland – A Discussion with Tony Wagner; Student Transportation Study Survey; Federal Grant Opportunity – Strengthening Community Partnerships; Green Schools Workshops; Minnesota Board of Teaching Licensure Actions. -
Superintendent Mail for October 11, 2012
Learning from Finland with Tony Wagner; Commissioner’s Dialogue–CANCELLED; MDE Celebration School Award; Using Data and Common Course Catalogue Webinars. -
Superintendent Mail for October 4, 2012
Tony Wagner WebEx; “Ready, Set, Go” website launch; Director of American Indian Education Appointed; Commissioner’s Dialogue–CANCELLED; Teacher Eval Process Survey Due Oct. 17; Consolidated State Performance Report Part I Survey Deadline Oct 24; Gen Ed Revenue Disparity Report; U.S. Senate Youth Program Application Due Oct 19; Computers for Schools -
Superintendent Mail for September 27, 2012
Tony Wagner Presentation for School Leaders; Back-to-School Speech by Secretary Duncan; Ed Finance Work Group Listening Sessions; Commissioner’s Dialogue–CANCELLED; Sunland Peanut Butter RECALL; Using Data Webinars; MEMO Conference; Professional Development For School Leaders -
9-27-12 Attachment Back to School Speech by Arne Duncan
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Superintendent Mail for September 20, 2012
Commissioner’s Dialogue; October Principal and Teacher Eval Regional Meetings–Revised Schedule; Teacher Eval Process Survey; MDE-ORG; Minnesota Board of Teaching Licensure Actions; Computers for Schools -
9-20-12 Attachment: October Principal and Teacher Evaluation Regional Meetings - Revised
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Superintendent Mail for September 13, 2012
Commissioner’s Dialogue–Sept. 19; STAR (Staff Automated Reporting) 2012-2013 Announcement; Teacher Eval Process Survey; Reimbursement for School Lunches; Innovation Zones Pilot Project App–Due Feb. 1, 2013; MDE-ORG Now Available! -
9-13-12 Attachment: School Nutrition Memorandum
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9-13-12 Attachment: Innovation Zones Pilot Project Application
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Superintendent Mail for September 6, 2012
Interscholastic and Intramural Athletic Activities Report Due Oct 15; Teacher Evaluation Process Survey; Commissioner’s Diaglogue; Reading Rocktober Enrollment; Webinars for K-12 Mathematics Teachers! -
9-6-12 Attachment: Webinars for K-12 Mathematics Teachers!
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9-6-12 Attachment: Reading Rocktober Enrollment Now Open
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Superintendent Mail for August 30, 2012
State Releases MMR for 2012; Minnesota Students use a Final Day of Summer Vacation to Help Those in Need; Commissioner Cassellius to Host a Teacher Roundtable at State Fair; Minnesota Department of Education State Fair Booth; Minnesota Supreme Court Decision – Abrahamson vs. ISD 2142; October Principal and Teacher Evaluation Regional Meetings; Teacher Evaluation Process Survey; District and School Web Collection is Now Open; Commissioner’s Dialogue with Superintendents; 2013 United States Senate Youth Program Applications Available; Green Your School Sign Contest -
8-30-12 Attachment: Minnesota Supreme Court Decision of Abrahamson vs. ISD 2142
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Superintendent Mail for August 23, 2012
Commissioners, Students Team Up to Test Their Knowledge; Minnesota Department of Education State Fair Booth; Military Kids: Peer Support Initiative Curriculum -
Superintendent Mail for August 16, 2012
Dear School Leadership Summit Participant; Immunizations and Early Screenings Vital for Back-to-School Preparations; Prevention of School Bullying Task Force met with Governor Dayton; Cookies and Conversations with Commissioner Cassellius; Using a Career and Technical Education (CTE) credit to meet the chemistry credit or physics credit requirement; Minnesota Student Survey 2013: PPRA Notification Reminder; Minnesota Board of Teaching Licensure Action -
8-16-12 Attachment: Finnish Lessons
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8-16-12 Attachment: Teacher Principal Evaluation
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8-16-12 Attachment: Ten Things to Know About Principal and Teacher Evaluation
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8-16-12 Attachment: Career and Technical Education Memo
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Superintendent Mail for August 9, 2012
Governor Dayton Speaks at 2012 School Leadership Summit; Commissioner Cassellius Takes Back-to-School Tour to Saint Cloud; Commissioner Cassellius Embarks on Back-to-School Tour; Disciplinary Incident Report – Deadline Extended to August 15, 2012; U.S. Department of Education’s School Year 2011-12 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) Submission Website -
Superintendent Mail for August 2, 2012
Minnesota Assessment Show Gains in Math and Reading; Prevention of Bullying Task Force Delivers Recommendations to Governor Dayton; A Statement from Governor’s Prevention of Bullying Task Force Co-Chairs; 2012 School Leadership Summit; Media Article Regarding School Immunization Rates; 2012 Nonpublic Pupil Aid Legislation; FAQ Reference Document Revised for Homeschools; Connecting for Middle Level School Success Initiative; Please Provide New Superintendent Contact Info; Minnesota Computers for Schools -
8-2-12 Attachment: MDH Memo – School Immunization Rates Article
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8-2-12 Attachment: Connecting for Middle Level School Success Application
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Superintendent Mail for July 26, 2012
2012 School Leadership Summit: Minnesota on the Move – August 7-8; Legislative Changes Under PSEO; School Finance Updates; Community Schools: A Minnesota Conversation – August 15; Please Provide New Superintendent Contact Information -
7-26-12 Attachment: Legislative Changes Under PSEO
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Superintendent Mail for July 19, 2012
2012 School Leadership Summit: Minnesota on the Move – August 7-8; Final Referendum Cap Inflation Adjustment for FY 2012; Estimate of Referendum Cap Inflation Adjustment; Minnesota Student Survey 2013: PPRA Notification Reminder; Please Provide New Superintendent Contact Information; Minnesota Board of Teaching Licensure Actions -
Superintendent Mail for July 12, 2012
Minnesota Receives $5.9 Million for School Improvement Grant Program; 2012 School Leadership Summit: Minnesota on the Move – August 7-8; Release Schedule for Assessment Results; Grant Opportunity – State Early Childhood Education Scholarships Local Coordination; Minnesota Computers for Schools – Monthly Promotion -
7-12-12 Attachment: Grant Opportunity: State Early Childhood Education Scholarships Local Coordination
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Superintendent Mail for June 28, 2012
Northeast Minnesota Flooding Emergency Information; Capital Expenditure: Health and Safety Revenue Application; Revised 2011 Adjusted Net Tax Capacity; School Finance Website Location Changes; Minnesota Student Survey 2013: PPRA Notification; Minnesota Student Survey 2013: Changes in Survey Administration; 2012 Minnesota Staff Development Legislation and Reporting Requirements; Annual Report on Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Achievement; Grant Opportunity: Federal Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge Scholarship Coordination; Grant Opportunity: Telecommunications for K-12 -
Superintendent Mail for June 21, 2012
Commissioner’s Monthly Dialogue with Superintendents; 2012 Payable 2012 Levy Forms and Information; FY 2013 Simulated Payment Projections; Summary of Audit Requirements FY 2012 Audits; Minnesota Board of Teaching Licensure Actions -
6-21-12 Attachment: Summary of Federal Grant Opportunities Featured in Arne Duncan Letter
Competitive Grant Opportunities: Race to the Top - District (RTT-D), Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) and optional STEM component -
6-21-12 Attachment: Arne Duncan Letter to Superintendents June 2012
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Superintendent Mail for June 15, 2012
Commissioner’s Monthly Dialogue with Superintendents – Wednesday, June 20; Literacy Plans and Reading Proficiency Data – Submission Date CORRECTION; Minnesota Computers for Schools – Monthly Promotion -
Superintendent Mail for June 7, 2012
Commissioner’s Monthly Dialogue with Superintendents – Wednesday, June 20; Possible School and Child Care Immunization Law Changes – Public Meetings and Request for Comments -
Superintendent Mail for May 31, 2012
Bullying Prevention Task Force to Hold Listening Session for Students in Metro; Levy for Leasing Administrative Space; Annual Verification of District and School Site Information for FY13; Legislative Summaries Available -
5-31-12 Attachment: Site Verification Coordinator FY12 List
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5-31-12 Attachment: Levy for Leasing Administrative Space
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5-31-12 Attachment: Bullying Prevention Task Force to Hold Listening Session for Students in Metro
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Superintendent Mail for May 24, 2012
Minnesota Department of Education Releases New Multiple Measurement Ratings; A New Era of Accountability for Minnesota’s Schools; Minnesota’s Distinguished High School Students Honored for High Levels of Performance -
Superintendent Mail for May 17, 2012
Commissioner’s Monthly Dialogue with Superintendents; Minnesota Common Course Catalogue (MCCC); Minnesota Board of Teaching Licensure Action -
Superintendent Mail for May 10, 2012
Teacher Appreciation Week; Commissioner’s Monthly Dialogue with Superintendents – Wednesday, May 16; Basic Skills Exam Legislation for Minnesota Teacher Licensure; Minnesota Computers for Schools – Monthly Promotion; ED Review – A U.S. Department of Education Newsletter -
5-10-12 Attachment: New Legislation - Basic Skills Exam
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Superintendent Mail for May 3, 2012
Teacher Appreciation Week; NGA to Work with Four Selected States on Effective Education Spending; Request for Comments Regarding Minnesota Immunization Rule Proposed Revisions; Annual Verification of District and School Site Information for FY13; Literacy Incentive Aid Update; Gifted and Talented Education Symposium -
5-3-12 Attachment: Annual Verification of District and School Site Information Memorandum
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5-3-12 Attachment: Site Verification Coordinator List
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Superintendent Mail for April 26, 2012
Bullying Prevention Listening Sessions in Rochester; Minnesota's Green Ribbon Schools; Tech Plans and Telecomm/Internet Access Equity Aid–UPDATE; Analysis of Pupil Transportation Revenue and Expenditures; Common Course Catalogue; Amended Food Service Fund Law; May 3 Event: Conversations with Commissioner Cassellius for Principals -
4-26-12 UPDATE Technology Plans and Telecommunications/Internet Access Equity Aid
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Superintendent Mail for April 19, 2012
Commissioner’s Monthly Dialogue with Superintendents; School Finance Reports; Technology Plans and Telecommunications/Internet Access Equity Aid; 2011-12 Property Tax Credits; Reading Well by Third Grade – Data Template Available; Special Education Parent and Family Grant – Due Date Extended to May 4; McKinney Vento Education for Homeless Children Grant; Mathematics and Science Partnerships Grant; Alternative School Calendars Conference; Minnesota Board of Teaching Licensure Actions -
4-19-12 Attachment: Multiple Measurement Rating (MMR): Data Release Timeline and Key Terminology
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4-19-12 Attachment: School Finance Reports and Spreadsheets on department Website
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4-19-12 Attachment: Technology Plans and Telecommunications/Internet Access Equity Aid
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4-19-12 Attachment: Reading Well by Third Grade Initiative – Data Template Now Available
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4-19-12 Attachment: Special Education Parent and Family Training Grant Opportunity – Due Date Extended to May 4
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4-19-12 Attachment: Federal Grant Opportunity – McKinney Vento Education for the Homeless Children and Youth
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4-19-12 Attachment: Federal Grant Opportunity – Mathematics and Science Partnerships
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Superintendent Mail for April 12, 2012
Commissioner’s Monthly Dialogue with Superintendents – Wednesday, April 18; Conversations with Commissioner Cassellius: An Event for Minnesota Principals – Thursday, May 3; Announcing Round 2: Grant Opportunity Federal – Schools Interoperability Framework (SIF) Pilot Project -
4-12-12: Attachment: Updating the School Immunization Law
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Superintendent Mail for April 5, 2012
Hit a Home Run for Financial Literacy; Governor Dayton Proclaims April Financial Literacy Month, Kicks Off Statewide Outreach Efforts; Change in Budget Process for Federal Special Education Funds, FY 2013; Severe Weather Awareness and Safety Information; Voluntary Paraprofessional Credential – Guidelines and Application Procedures Update. -
4-5-12 Attachment: Change in Budget Process for Federal Special Education Funds, FY 2013
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Superintendent Mail for March 29, 2012
“One Voice” Campaign; Center for Engineering, Mathematics, and Science; 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Opportunity; Special Education Parent and Family Training Grant Opportunity; Safe Routes to School Grant Opportunity; It’s About Time! Alternative School Calendars Conference -
3-29-12 Attachment: Special Education Parent and Family Training Grant Opportunity
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3-29-12 Attachment: 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Cohort 5 Grant Opportunity
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Superintendent Mail for March 22, 2012
Commissioner’s Monthly Dialogue with Superintendents Held March 21; Commissioner Cassellius Kicks-Off Second Leg of Statewide Tour; Governor's Task Force on the Prevention of Bullying Holds First Meeting -
3-15-12 Attachment: Online Staff Development Report Memo
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Superintendent Mail for March 15, 2012
Commissioner’s Monthly Dialogue with Superintendents – March 21; Commissioner Cassellius: Education Reform; Online Staff Development Reporting Site for 2011-12 Data Entry is Now Open; Minnesota Board of Teaching Licensure Action -
3-9-12 Attachment: List of School Districts that have not yet responded
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Superintendent Mail for March 9, 2012
New Federal Grant Highlights Minnesota’s Nation-Leading Education Reforms; 2011-12 Civil Rights Data Collection – Reminder, Deadline March 15; 2012 Public School Free/Reduced Price Eligibility List -
Superintendent Mail for March 1, 2012
Leap Into Reading Day; Promoting Lifelong Literacy!; Change in State Aid Payment Schedule; State Aid Payment Error-Delayed Deposit; School Safety Reminder and Self-Assessment Checklist; EPA's Draft K-12 School Environmental Health Program Guidelines Public Comment and Funding -
3-1-12 Atttachment: Memo on Change State Aid Schedule
Memo regarding change in state aid schedule due to the February forecast; attached to 3-1-12 superintendent's mail -
3-1-12 Attachment: Memo on State Aid Payment Error
February 28, 2012 memo attached to 3-1-12 superintendent's mail -
Superintendent Mail for February 24, 2012
Recommendations Released for Developing New Principal Evaluation System; FY2012 Concurrent Enrollment Program Aid Application Process; 2011-12 School Spotlight Awards; 2012 Gifted and Talented Education Symposium – June 11-14 -
Superintendent Mail for February 16, 2012
Commissioner’s Dialogue with Superintendents; Launch of Adopt-A-School; Minnesota Bullying Prevention Summit; Minnesota eLearning Summit; Minnesota Board of Teaching Licensure Actions -
Superintendent Mail for February 9, 2012
Announcement from Commissioner; Minnesota One of First States Granted Waiver; FY 2011 Federal Requirements for Maintenance of Effort; Licensure Reminder; Minnesota Board of Teaching Licensure Actions; Minnesota Computers for Schools Monthly Promotion -
Superintendent Mail for February 2, 2012
2012 Superintendents’ Conference – August 7-8, 2012; February is I Love to Read Month -
Superintendent Mail for January 26, 2012
Two More Charter School Authorizers; Nonpublic Pupil Aids, Promulgation of FY 2013 Program; Two Webinars for new agency website: February 2 and 6; Survey – “Bullying: True Stories” DVD; Minnesota Board of Teaching Licensure Actions -
Superintendent Mail for January 19, 2012
Secretary Duncan, Governor Dayton to Host Town Hall on Education Reform; Commissioner’s Dialogue with Superintendents; Reading Well by Third Grade Webinar; Host AmeriCorps Promise Fellows; 2011-12 Civil Rights Data Collection -
Superintendent Mail for January 12, 2012
Commissioner’s Dialogue with Superintendents January 18; Governor’s First American Indian Education Summit; Reading Well by 3rd Grade Webinar; Pretest Editing Deadline for Minnesota Assessments; Access to National Repository of Online Courses; Voluntary Paraprofessional Credential; Minnesota Board of Teaching Licensure Actions -
Superintendent Mail for January 5, 2012
National Green Ribbon Schools; Minnesota Teachers' Ideas About Principal and Teacher Evaluation; Cassellius Brings Statewide Tour to Mankato, Marshall; Online Telecommunications/Internet Access Aid Cost Reporting; State Aid Funding -- Alternative Delivery of Specialized Instructional Services; APR Data Collection; Chemical Safety Day
