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  Recap of recent peer network meeting

  Posted by Kevin on May 15, 2024 at 11:44 am

  Communication Across the Organization

  • open communication with every department, not just your own, is crucial to effective scheduling
  • we discussed various task management software options –

  1. Asana, https://asana.com/ – With Asana, you can set company-wide goals, manage strategic plans, and get work done on a single platform.
  2. Slack, https://slack.com/ -Organize teams and work. Meet using audio and video. Apps & integrations. File sharing. Bring files into the flow of work.
  3. Google Sheets, https://www.google.com/sheets/about/ – Create and collaborate on online spreadsheets in real-time and from any device. (was the preferred platform of the group)
  4. Microsoft, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/community/which-task-management-option – Teams, Outlook, To Do (Microsoft offers a wide variety of tools for organizing and task management)

  External Communication

  • Calendly, https://calendly.com/ – Calendly is the scheduling automation platform with team-based scheduling, solutions and integrations for every department, and advanced security features
  • Doodle, https://doodle.com/en/ – Doodle helps you own your time so you can focus on what matters – building better connections with people. (It was mentioned in the meeting that Doodle allows you to be more precise with your blocks of time when scheduling. Multiple people can choose a block of time to reserve, which makes it ideal for school tours.)

  Arrival/Dismissal Applications

  • Schoolpass, https://schoolpass.com/ – Currently being used by Calvary Christian Academy, reviews are positive.
  • Procare, https://www.procaresoftware.com/
  • Pikmykid, https://www.pikmykid.com/

  Schools United

  • Encourage all of your staff to join a network and ask questions, share ideas, share resources – https://schoolsunited.org/activity-feed/

  • Save the date! Schools United Professional Development Day, Friday, February 14, 2025 at Calvary Christian Academy – WATCH THE 2024 CONFERENCE RECAP VIDEO

  Upcoming Conferences

  • Tim Anderson’s Jacksonville chapter will be hosting an SUPD conference on October 11, 2024
  • The Orlando and Greater Tampa Area are making plans to host conferences, beginning in 2025 or 2026
  • The SU Minnesota chapter is hosting a conference in the Twin Cities area in October
  • Schools United SUPD conference in Ft. Lauderdale is on 2/14/25 – Schools United Conference Experience

  I hope that you all stay in touch and support one another. Thank you for all that you are doing for Christian education!

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