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This is a stipend analysis form created by the Stipend Committee in preparation for the Stipend Rescoring Project. The project will take place in the fall of the 2010-2011 school year. Questions, comments and suggestions are to be directed to the stipend committee via Nancy Valenta (nancy_valenta@ipsd.org). Plans and timeline for the Stipend Rescoring Project will be made available through the staff website. Please feel free to complete this survey individually or collectively as a group. Please answer the following general information questions. If you are submitting the questionnaire as a group, please identify and use one ID number below.

=== Wiki Directions: Click on the "Edit" tab in the upper right corner of the page. Add your answers and comments to each question. Try not to delete other member's answers, but instead, Add your along with their comments. The final submission with include all answers to give the district a full picture of the stipend position. For example: if a duty is listed by someone, but you do not perform that particular duty, leave its description in the answer. ===


 * 1. Please enter the ID number of the person completing the survey: **

Allison Harvey 00007849


 * 2. If completing as a group, please enter the number of staff members completing this survey together: **

Lets just list our names and we can submit the final number 1.John Kelsey - Hill 2. Lee Ann Rozanske - Scullen 3. Karen McCann - Still 4. Patty Hicks - Gregory 5. Andrew Peterman - Granger 6. Allison Harvey-Crone


 * 3. Please select the stipend you are performing. Clubs are listed simply as Grade 6, Grade 7, HS-General or EL/MS-Club. If you perform a club, please select one of the four above and enter the club name below. **

Communications Liaison - Middle School


 * 4. I am submitting information for a new stipend (i.e. it does not currently exist on the stipend schedule), it is called: **

NA


 * 5. How many years have you participated in this stipend (or average of years if completing as a group)? **

Add your name and years- John Kelsey - 13 years Lee Ann Rozanske - 8 years Karen McCann - 8 years Patty Hicks - first year Allison Harvey-9 years


 * 6. How does this position relate to the education program? **

Name: John Kelsey - Hill, john_kelsey@ipsd.org, ,428-6200 ext9458 Lee Ann Rozanske - Scullen, leeann_rozanske@ipsd.org, 428-7000 Karen McCann - Still - karen_mccann@ipsd.org 630-375-3900 EXT. 5797 Patty Hicks - Gregory - patty_hicks@ipsd.org 630.428.6300 x9322 Allison Harvey-Crone- allison_harvey@ipsd.org, 630-428-5600 ex. 9216
 * 7. In the event the committee requires additional information or clarification, please list the below so that we may contact you: **

This factor measures the basic knowledge and experience required to competently perform the job. Computer skills are helpful when editing the website. Besides computer skills, you also need to know how to use the sports' program to list all the sports' and times/places of each game as well as how to change items on the main page of the website. Depending on the level of access given to you by the district webmaster, you are also responsible for editing content on other pages of the school website.
 * 1. Does the position require prior knowledge of the subject area? **

technology skills great grammar and editing skills ability to work well and communicate with building staff and faculty
 * 1. Please list the essential subjects and/or other areas of knowledge required for this position: **

a limited amount of formal training Greg Gibson has been very helpful in offering training Webpage editing system, news submission system, news approval process no
 * 2. Does the position require formal training? **
 * Does the position require formal training? Yes No ||
 * 1. Please list the types of training required: **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">2. Does the position require previous experience? **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Does the position require previous experience? Yes No ||


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1. Please list the type of experience required: **

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">This factor measures complexity of duties by considering the ratio of routine vs. non-routine duties, the amount of planning, discretion, judgment, analysis, and independent decision making involved. web page editing, form submission, staff communications, sports' <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">At the beginning of each school year I spend 8-10 hours making the website current. After that I spend around 30 minutes each day determing if there are any newsworthy items and posting them to the website. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">On average, I spend 3 hours weekly working on the web site or working with staff members and determining newsworthy events at our building. Some weeks are more time consuming than others.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1. Describe the duties for this position: **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">2. Give an example of the type of planning and preparation required for this position: **

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">What items go on on the website I also edit items that have been submitted for proper grammar. I am sure to be cautious that students' last names are never available online, and that any students whose photographs are included on the web site have parental consent.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">3. What types of decisions do you make in this position (excluding what is already determined and set as a schedule or routine)? **

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Often <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Daily
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">4. How often do you make independent decisions during the course of the activity? **

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">This factor measures the amount of interaction one has with their supervisor. Additionally, this factor examines the autonomy one has in their position. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">I consult with my principal if there are new issues or something I am not sure about. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">I regularly consult with Greg Gibson if I need assistance, and I also contact Janet Buglio if there is an event I would really like the newspaper to showcase.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1. Describe the level and type of direction you receive from a supervisor or building administrator for this position. **


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">2. If you do not receive direct supervision from a supervisor or building administrator, describe what you rely on for direction or structure for the stipend role. **

I email or talk with my building principal at least once per week to update him on progress made with bringing teachers and staff onboard with news items and events that can be added to the website.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">3. How do you determine when to alert the supervisor regarding progress, updates, or issues? **

Since the principals get notification of what is posted on the website, I don't regularly alert them. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">This factor measures the responsibility for meeting, conversing with, or influencing others inside or outside the organization. Consider how the contacts are made and how often communication occurs. Consider the exposure to the public with this position. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The local news media <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Public inquiries to the webpage
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1. What contact, beyond immediate contact with students, parents, school administration and other teams, does this position have? **

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">None
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">2. Describe the contact you have with IHSA or a similar governing body and/or IPSD 204 district administration? **

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">We are the contact people on the website and get email on questions anyone might have.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">3. What is the degree of public visibility for this position? **

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">To confirm dates. :) <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Many times a reporter will contact the person who submitted the article for clarification, or they contact me and I go ask the person for clarification.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">4. Are you contacted by the media for comment or analysis? **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">5. What level of community involvement is associated with this position (i.e. spectator interest)? **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Close Family Members / School Wide / Community Wide **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">6. How many spectators typically (on average) attend the event? **

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">This factor measures the student contact time required outside the workday for the position. Consider the entire standard season and the average hours required (not preferred) that involve contact time.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">For adult roles, this factor measures student and parent contact or obligated duties outside the work day.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Contact time includes student practices, rehearsals, competitions, student supervision, and contact with parents. Do not include any of the following: plan time, preparation time, release time, exemption from supervision time, post-season activities or other provision beyond the teachers’ contract such as extended school year and summer work. 45-50
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1. Duration of season/duty in weeks: **


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">2. Time required for rehearsals/practices in hours per week: **


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">3. Events per season, if applicable: **


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">4. Hours per event, if applicable: **


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">5. Hours of prep time in hours per week, if applicable: **


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">6. Describe post-season activities, if applicable: **


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">7. Hours of performing the stipend activity, if an adult role: **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">I usually work on our website daily, ranging from 30 minutes to 60 minutes per day. **


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">8. Required contact time outside the workday in hours per week, if an adult role: **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">I work at home on our website anywhere from 1-3 hours a week depending on what events are coming up and what sports' season we are in. **

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">This factor measures the surroundings or physical conditions under which the work must be performed and the extent to which they are disagreeable. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The same as our teaching positions.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1. Describe the working conditions for this position: **

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">This factor measures the degree or kind of supervisory responsibility over others. No For me, it does require bookkeeping and a budget responsibility. I hold a raffle twice a year for any staff submitting a news article.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1. Describe your supervisory responsibility: **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">2. Does the position require shared responsibility? **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1. Describe who shares this responsibility and how is it shared: **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">2. Describe your disciplinary responsibility: **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">3. Supervision consists of: **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Supervision consists of: Supervisory responsibility, but not directly assigned to a supervisory role. Onsite supervision over a group of students in an intramural or non-competitive club Onsite supervision over a group or team with routinely scheduled competitive events On or offsite supervision over a group or team and may be responsible for directing the work of 1 or 2 additional assistant staff members. On or offsite supervision, directs and coordinates the operation of a major sport/activity and is responsible for directing a team of assistant staff members and divides supervisory functions amongst the group. ||
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">4. Does this position require bookkeeping or budgetary responsibilities? **

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">This factor measures supervisory responsibility by considering how many students are directly supervised within a given positon. This factor takes into consideration the number of student participants during regular season and the number of coaches/assistants working with the group. Some adult roles will not be scored on this factor.

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 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1. Number of students directly supervised by you on a daily basis: **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">2. Total number of coaches or sponsors (including yourself) for this group at this level: **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">3. Total number of students in a direct activity group at a particular level: **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">0 **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">4. Describe what this group represents: **

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">**1. Please include any additional information you feel is relevant to describing this position, which may not have been captured above**. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">This position requires you to be the "go to" person in your building. If you want to get the news from the faculty, you must seem approachable... and therefore you must be available at a moment's notice when approached about news in the building. You must have a great rapport with the faculty, LMC director, core & encore department, as well as the PTSA representatives in order to have people contact you with events and news. You must represent the school well, since your name appears often on the website and because so many local members of the community may be contacting you.


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">2. The name of my stipend does not accurately reflect the stipend position. I suggest the following name change: **