5 Best Practices for K-12 Education Finance
Saying that it’s not easy for school districts in the realm of K-12 financing is an understatement. Funding models across each state have their own nuances, and you must continuously stay on top of changes in tax structures and grant programs before attempting to create a realistic budget proposal. But thankfully there are a number
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Substitute Staffing Program Checklist
The most successful substitute staffing programs are those in which the school district has invested time and resources into building a truly stand-out program. These investments lay the groundwork for a program that not only operates more effectively, but also encourages professional growth for substitutes and greater student achievement. Launch your substitute staffing program toward
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4 Creative Teacher Retention Strategies Any District Can Employ
One of the most important goals for any organization remains attracting and retaining the best talent available. In your school district too, you must focus on hiring top educators and keeping them comfortably onboard. Like any other job, the lure will always mainly involve salary and benefits, but in the unique profession of educating young
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Congratulations to Our November Employees of the Month!
Each month, our partner school districts submit glowing reviews of our employees, from which we select two employees of the month. We’re pleased to recognize our honorees from November 2018!
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Utah Holiday Food Drive
Attention Washington County School District (Utah) Subs and Community Members: ESS is proud to support the Angel Tree Project’s food drive this holiday season, and we encourage you to join in the giving! We’re collecting non-perishable food items during regular school hours through Wednesday, December 12th at the following three locations: ESS Office 1031 South Bluff
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Staffing Agencies: 3 Creative Solutions to School Budget Cuts
After the financial crisis swept the globe in 2008, the economic downturn took its toll not only on the private sector but also on the public domain. Many states cut income taxes, and those actions subsequently diminished the primary source of funding for educational institutions. More than 10 years later, the negative effects of the
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Work 5+ Days in December for a Chance to Win These Awesome Prizes!
Attention ESS employees: If you work 5+ days in December, you’ll automatically earn an entry into our monthly drawing. The more days you work, the more chances you gain to win one of these awesome prizes!
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Three Models for Absence Management in Substitute Teachers
The nationwide teacher shortage presents some considerable challenges for school districts looking to employ cost-containment strategies. Superintendents and business managers must balance budgetary and human resource constraints with their ability to keep fill rates at acceptable levels. Without this balance, schools risk a negative impact on classroom learning by often pulling administrators and other personnel
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Congratulations to Our November 2018 Raffle Winners!
Each month, we give away more than $1,000 worth of exciting prizes to some lucky employees who meet or exceed certain work frequency and performance qualifications. We want to reward our most dedicated people with an opportunity to win something big! We’re pleased to announce the winners of last month’s raffle:
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2018 Impact Award Winners
In celebration of American Education Week, ESS recently awarded our 5th Annual Impact Awards! The Impact Award was created in 2014 to recognize employees based on number of days worked in a one-year period, feedback from our partner school district(s), and a commitment to exceed the expectations of their role.
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