For assignment 5.1, I chose to interview Jake Carmany, Business Manager at Norton City Schools. I have to say that I did not realize the amount of tasks and responsibilities this role entails. Jake explained that he is responsibility for all classified staff (i.e. maintenance, custodial, aides, food service, and transportation). However, Jake relies heavily on the supervisors of each area to complete the daily tasks. He gave the analogy of the superintendent and principals; in regards to classified staff members, he (Jake) is the superintendent and the supervisors are like the building principals. He typically only works directly with classified staff members when issues arise, such as discipline. He is in charge of the hiring and firing process for the classified staff members of Norton City Schools. He works very closely with the superintendent in regards to the union contract for the classified staff members as well.
Jake is also responsible for the safety plans and contracts with companies for items such as copiers, phones, trash removal, etc. Another aspect of Jake’s role in the district is facility rental, workers’ compensation, ensuring a drug free environment as well as the property and …show more content…
He uses email multiple times a day to communicate with district employees as well as individuals from the companies associated with the district. On July 1, 2016, a facilities management software program will be implemented. This new software program will be centralized for parents to know changes as well as give parents and staff the ability to look at one calendar and know what is going on throughout the district. He also shared that parents will have the option of signing up for notifications and can create their own calendar if they have students in multiple sport activities, multiple grade levels,
Jake is also responsible for the safety plans and contracts with companies for items such as copiers, phones, trash removal, etc. Another aspect of Jake’s role in the district is facility rental, workers’ compensation, ensuring a drug free environment as well as the property and …show more content…
He uses email multiple times a day to communicate with district employees as well as individuals from the companies associated with the district. On July 1, 2016, a facilities management software program will be implemented. This new software program will be centralized for parents to know changes as well as give parents and staff the ability to look at one calendar and know what is going on throughout the district. He also shared that parents will have the option of signing up for notifications and can create their own calendar if they have students in multiple sport activities, multiple grade levels,