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March 20, 2019 /Posted in Certification Updates /By Taylor Lassiter /Leave comment

2019 Spring/Summer Affiliate and Continuing Education Credit Opportunities

 

  • Teachers’ Fund for Retirement Quiz

 

  • Procurement Training
    The Procurement Officer Certification program provides employees responsible for purchasing with training related to the type of procurement they conduct. It consists of four levels. Each level does provide core procurement training that is a building block for the next higher level.  Each level is also a pre-requisite for the next level. For questions about training, email the OMB State Procurement Office at infospo@nd.gov or 701.328.2740. You can also visit the State Procurement website to view upcoming classes and register.

Level 1 Micro: Certification is intended for employees who make micro purchases less than $10,000
Online class. 3 hours
½ affiliate credit for completing Level 1. Email a copy of your certificate to the NDSBA office.

Level 2 Small: Certification is intended for employees who make small purchases less than $50,000.
In-person class. 7 hours.
One affiliate credit for completing Level 2. Email a copy of your certificate to the NDSBA office.

Level 3 Informal: Certification is intended for employees who make informal purchases less than $100,000. In-person class. Combined with Level 4 certification training.
Level 3 and 4 is 7 hours.
One affiliate credit for completing Level 3 and 4. Email a copy of your certificate to the NDSBA office.

Level 4 Formal: Certification is intended for employees who make formal purchases of $100,000 and over. In-person class. Combined with Level 3 certification training.
Level 3 and 4 is 7 hours.
One affiliate credit for completing Level 3 and 4. Email a copy of your certificate to the NDSBA office.

Please keep in mind that the state threshold levels are higher than the threshold levels for school districts (see below) and the state processes may be a little different. You will want to check your policies on any district processes for micro, small, informal and formal purchases.

Micro = less than $10,000
Small/Informal = $10,000 to $25,000
Formal = greater than $25,000

 

 

  • Investigating Allegation of Employee Misconduct Webinar
    Online – Contact Rebecca Duben for more details.
    Fee: $70 – Check payable to the NDSBA. Check must be received prior to receiving access to the webinar.
    ½ credit
    KrisAnn Norby-Jahner, Vogel Law Firm Attorney, and Troy Walters, Superintendent Grenora Public School, will walk attendees through the complaint and investigation process and will discuss what type of involvement is appropriate for board members. The session will identify the nature of the complaint, determine if an investigation is warranted, determine who should conduct the investigation, and cover the investigation process, the investigation file, and after the investigation is complete.
    Must submit a paragraph to Rebecca Duben by March 29 on what you have learned from the presentation, if they were beneficial, and how you will apply this information to your District practices.

 

  • Teacher Nonrenewal Webinar
    Online – Contact Rebecca Duben for more details.
    Fee: $120 – Check payable to the NDSBA. Check must be received prior to receiving access to the webinar.
    ½ credit
    Amy De Kok, NDSBA Legal Counsel, will share detailed information on teacher nonrenewal procedures and touch on the discharge process. The presentation will include: Evaluation of licensed personnel, nonrenewal procedures, performance nonrenewals, first-year teacher nonrenewals, RIF nonrenewals, resignation and contract breach, and pros and cons of including extracurricular assignments in contracts.
    ½ credit
    Submit a paragraph to Rebecca Duben by March 29 on what you have learned from the presentation, if they were beneficial, and how you will apply this information to your District practices.

 

  • Negotiations Seminar Webinar
    Online – Contact Rebecca Duben for more details.
    Fee: $160 – Check payable to the NDSBA. Check must be received prior to receiving access to the webinar.
    1 credit
    Sessions include: Negotiations Basics, Preparation and Strategy, Calendars and Negotiations, Legislative Update, Experienced Negotiation Panel, State Budget Update, State Budget Response, and ND Education Fact Finding Commission
    Submit a paper to Rebecca Duben by March 29 on what you have learned from the presentations, if they were beneficial, and how you will apply this information to your District practices.

 

  • Human Resources Summer Training Sessions
    Three opportunities held in June throughout the state from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
    Bismarck – June 18Dickinson – June 19Fargo – June 20$50 (includes lunch) OR $25 for first time attendee (must be NDIRF member)
    1 affiliate credit for attending the full day training
    Click here for more information and to register.
    Please send payment to HR Collaborative, PO Box 877, Bismarck, ND 58502- 0877
    Remember to complete and submit the affiliate credit form to Rebecca Duben or Patty VerDouw to receive credit.
  • DPI Training: Financial Management for Food ServiceJune 25, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Free
    Up to 1 affiliate credits for attending full day training
    Click here for more information and to register
    Remember to complete and submit the affiliate credit form to Rebecca Duben or Patty VerDouw to receive credit.

 

  • DPI Training: Preparing for School Nutrition Administrative Review
    June 26, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Free
    1/2 affiliate credit for attending training
    Click here for more information and to register
    Remember to complete and submit the affiliate credit form to Rebecca Duben or Patty VerDouw to receive credit.

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