FALL 2022
Classified Administrator Brown Bag Series
9:00 am - 10:00 am
$25 for 1
or all 5 for $100
November 1, 2022
Employee Investigation/Discipline
Darrell Heisler, Executive Director-WSPA
Are you in a position to conduct an investigation and potentially administer discipline? This class will teach the do’s and don’ts for investigations and what you need to know in regards to due process and union rights. You will also be guided as to when you need to inform your human resources department for support and guidance.
November 8, 2022
Best Practices for Handling Bullying and Harassment Between Employees
Mike Donlin, Program Supervisor, OSPI
This class will teach you how to determine the difference between bullying, harassment and intimidation, and the best practices for handling these complaints among your employee groups. You will leave this webinar being informed on when and how to handle the complaint yourself, and when to elicit the support of your human resources department.
November 15, 2022
Negotiating Difficult Conversations
Jane Stencel, President (WSPA), Janet Hodson, Director of Human Resources, Federal Way SD
Do you have a sensitive topic to discuss with a building administrator and anticipate some push back? Do you feel you are always having to advocate for your staff? This class will give you useful tips to navigate difficult conversations to achieve best outcomes for students and staff.
November 22, 2022
Conflict Resolution
Michelle Powers, Director of Human Resources, ESD 101
Do you have employees who can’t seem to get along and are frequently antagonizing one another? This webinar will give you tips and suggestions on how to mediate conversations among your employees to resolve their differences and walk away being more equipped to work together successfully resolving their differences.
November 29, 2022
Avoiding Discrimination Complaints
J. Ramon Alvarez, Executive Director of Human Resources, OSPI
Do you have employees frequently claiming favoritism? Have your employees ever claimed they are being retaliated against? What employees belong to a protected class? What practices do you have established to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly? This webinar will ensure you understand the need to have established practices in place within your department to ensure everyone is treated fairly. You will also gain a clear understanding of the protected classifications in an effort to avoid complaints of discrimination.