Kennedy Trivia
What was the name of the animal that was our previous Mascot?
Who has the most seniority as a paraprofessional at Kennedy
Shirley Christian
What does LRE mean
Least Restrictive Environment
True or False, You can smoke or vape in your private vehicle, as long as your are 200 feet away from the building
False - The Board prohibits the use or visible possession of tobacco product by professional/support staff members in District buildings, on District property (owned or leased), on District buses, and at any District-related event.
Who is the current president of the Board of Education?
Dr. Hannah
What is the other name of the MOCI program?
180 day program
Who is our newest staff member?
Elinor Hermerga - SCI certified teacher
What is an IEP
An individualized education plan for students that receive special education services
T/F The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows employees 30 weeks of paid or unpaid leave as soon as they are approved through HR
False - The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid or paid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for certain family members and medical reasons. Employees are eligible if they have worked for the School District of the City of Pontiac for at least one year and for 1,250 hours over the previous 12 months.
What is the correct title for Dr. Devezin?
Interim Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
What is the biggest fundraising function at Kennedy?
The Greenhouse
What staff member worked in the Forest Service and fought wildfires as a youth?
Your very own Principal Shields
What does OT, PT, and SLP mean? You have to get all 3
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech and Language Pathologist
T/F - Employees are required to provide documentation after 1 week off of work
False - According to district rules, any employee off work in excess of 3 consecutive work days will need to provide Human Resources with a doctor’s note upon returning
What is the BTN
The Building Turnaround Network - The framework that outlines our district's strategic plan
What is the name of the assessment program in the MOCI classroom (D-6)?
The PAEs Lab
Which Paraeducator has a doctorate degree?
Dr. Mallory-Feaster
How often are IEP meetings.
Typically yearly, but can be called at anytime by a member of the IEP team
False, all staff are now required to enter absences in Frontline. It is good practice, however to notify myself and Ms. Chauncey when you will be absent for planning purposes. Emails/Text are preferred methods.
Who can name one of the newest members of the Pontiac Board of Education
Jennifer Dooley and Tanisha Miller
What is the curricular program used in the MOCI and ASD classrooms
Teach Town
What teacher also knows how to do pottery and crocheting?
Dr. Dona Vidrine
What is FAPE?
Free and Appropriate Public Education. This is what is offered to families as the plan for their students at the end of the IEP.
T/F It is an approved practice to leave work as soon as your caseload has successfully been put on the bus and/or picked up by parents.
False - Failure to report promptly at the starting time of a shift or leaving before the scheduled quitting time of a shift without the specific approval of the immediate supervisor. Our work time is 7:00am and dismissal for staff is 2:15pm
Who is the Director of the Office of Bilingual and ESL Education
Dr. Rueben Alicea