Here's What You Said About the 2020 All-Staff Meeting

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year's All-Staff meeting was held via Zoom with presentations from chief administrator Jon Sheldahl and keynoter Lyndsey Fennelly. The results of the post-meeting survey are below.  

Which items were the most beneficial part of this year's All-Staff Meeting? 

• Our commitment to extending grace during a time of pandemic in the new academic year (74%) 
• Hope & Healing remarks from Lyndsey Fennelly (62%) 
• Learning more about the Agency's strategic priorities (system efficiencies, coronavirus response, social justice and equity, well-being (46%) 
• The many facets of our coronavirus pandemic response (36%) 
• The focus on our core values (22%) 

During past All-Staff meetings, staff has been recognized for their years of service. In what way could we virtually celebrate these staff accomplishments during this academic year? 

• Special recognition in social media and HeartBeat (74%) 
• (Other responses received 25-27% response) 

One of the most beneficial parts of past All-Staff meetings has been learning from colleagues in afternoon breakout sessions. If we were to offer these types of learning opportunities this academic year, what topics would be of interest to you? 

• Well-being (59%) 
• Social Justice & Equity (56%) 
• Student Engagement (49%) 
• Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (30%) 
• Digital Privacy, Safety & Security (26%) 
• Agency Department & Services (19%) 
• College & Career Readiness (13%) 

And -- how would you prefer these learning opportunities be delivered? 

• Learning online on-demand (57%) 
• Live Zoom (57%) 
• Lunch & Learn (33%) 

Typically, during All-Staff meetings, time is designated for staff to learn more about the Agency's wellness offerings and providers. How would you prefer to receive this information? 

• Articles with links in The Connection (58%) 
• Pre-recorded video (53%) 
• Live presentations during regional meetings (28%) 
• Live Zoom lunch & learns (22%)