Page 125 - Superintendent Annual Report 24-25

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS ACADEMY

The District’s Administrative Assistants Academy (AAA) is a transformative professional
learning initiative designed to empower and elevate the skills of administrative assistants
throughout the District. Recognizing their diverse roles, the FY25 AAA provided training
and resources that fostered growth at both the school and District levels. Through a
flexible and tailored approach, the District offered a blend of self-paced, live online, and
in-person learning opportunities, ensuring participants could select courses that best
suited their needs. Each class was designed for learning new content, refining existing
skills, and expanding their knowledge base.

In FY25, AAA offered 16 classes with 727 participants, representing an increase of nearly 55% from FY24. The
District remains committed to continuously improving AAA by using data and direct feedback to align course
offerings with the evolving needs of administrative staff.

New in FY25, the AAA hosted two conference-style events exclusively for executive and confidential administra-
tive assistants. The inaugural half-day fall summit featured various breakout sessions led by eight departments.
The full-day spring summit included 12 departments, offering a mix of whole-group presentations and breakout
sessions tailored to the time-sensitive responsibilities of administrative professionals. Collectively, the FY25
AAA summits provided over 250 attendees with targeted learning experiences and valuable resources.

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Professional learning opportunities for non-instructional District employees were designed to be responsive to
their evolving needs. A total of 75 specialized training classes, aligned with the District’s Strategic Plan, supported
3,500 participants. The topics addressed a broad range of critical workplace skills, including supporting students
with disabilities, fostering positive work environments, understanding human resources protocols, adhering
to legal best practices, managing performance, upholding professional standards, navigating labor relations,
developing skills for lifelong learning, writing effective bulletins, and managing large projects.

Non-instructional employees are vital to the success of District schools. Investing in their professional growth
strengthens the entire District. As these opportunities expand, the District remains committed to providing
innovative, high-impact training that empowers employees to excel in their careers and foster a culture of
excellence.

SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

At the start of FY25, School Food Service (SFS) managers and
production assistants participated in comprehensive in-ser-
vice training focused on strategic planning and goal setting.
This foundational training established a framework of contin-
uous learning and skills enhancement.

A new initiative, the SFS Leadership Academy, provided
ongoing professional learning for 230 SFS employees. Monthly
sessions addressed resume writing, interview skills, personal
finance, leadership versus management, Excel proficiency, and
strategies for leading under pressure.

Beginning of the year School Food Service training

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