Congratulations to the Round Rock ISD staff members and departments who received a R.R.O.A.R this month. You put the ZING in AMAZING!
RROAR Employee Recognition Program tops 300 awards
Since HR Services launched the Round Rock Outstanding Actions Recognition (R.R.O.A.R) program in May 2022, they have received over 300 submissions recognizing outstanding service performed by employees. If you know an employee, campus, or department making a positive impact, send them a R.R.O.A.R. A R.R.O.A.R. lets them know that you notice their good work and that it is appreciated.
Round Rock ISD teacher compensation planning participates in Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment program
We will create a pathway to increase compensation for classroom teachers beyond what is achievable within our current budget. Our District is committed to our goal of recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers with the implementation of TIA. TIA provides differentiated and targeted compensation for identified strategic support campuses by recruiting and retaining strong teachers.
Employee engagement survey | Your input matters to us
To keep improving, we must regularly review and analyze our systems. A productive way to listen to views at all levels of the organization is to conduct an employee engagement survey. We will be asking all staff to complete this survey twice this year, with the second administration coming in the spring. This engagement survey will replace the staff climate survey that has typically been sent out, as we feel that engagement surveys will provide us with more actionable feedback that will better inform improvement efforts across the District.
Virtual Benefits Open Enrollment Q & A
Round Rock ISD Benefits is hosting virtual benefits open enrollment Q & As. Tune in to get your open enrollment and benefits questions answered.
Employee Spotlight | Teresa Shanahan, Prekindergarten
Teresa is the District’s Prekindergarten Coordinator. Her priority is to support Prekindergarten administrators, teachers, and educational assistants to ensure that our students and their families benefit from a high quality PreK program. She’s also the well-received voice behind the District’s inclement weather recorded telephone messages.
HR Services launches Let’s Talk! customer service tool
Round Rock ISD’s HR Services invites District staff to ask questions and offer feedback through their Let’s Talk page. Let’s Talk is a two-way communication platform where staff and prospective employees can choose specific topics and have their questions directed to a subject matter expert.
Round Rock ISD Employee Spotlight | Joy Hart, Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Joy is a Campus Equity Coordinator for the Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Her role is to collaborate with campuses across the District and be a support to their work towards improving outcomes for each student. This will be her 9th year in the District, having previously served as a teacher, instructional coach and an assistant principal. Joy is a graduate of Westwood High School.
Log in to ESS to elect your 2023 plan year Benefits
Starting today eligible employees can make their 2023 Benefit plan elections through the Employee Self Service (ESS) system.
You may complete your open enrollment elections in ESS from your District or home computer starting today, October 5, 2022.
Find your 2023 Benefits options on the District Benefits Open Enrollment website.
The plan benefits you elect become effective on January 1, 2023 and remain through December 31, 2023.
Opt-in to staff text messages for District and school notifications
Round Rock ISD employees can opt-in and add text messaging to their mobile devices as their preferred method for essential District and campus notifications. Opting into text notifications is done through ESS. It’s easy, and you can opt out anytime. Visit the employee texting web page for instructions on opting into text messaging.
October’s National Principal’s month recognizes school leaders
Thank you to the 56 Round Rock ISD elementary, middle, and high school principals who work tirelessly to champion students and staff by creating a positive campus culture and academic climate. Principals at Round Rock ISD schools exhibit characteristics, traits, and experiences that align with the District’s leadership values – Include All, Invest in Growth, Inspire Action. Our principals work tirelessly to pursue excellence in education.
Celebrate the important work of custodians
Our custodial staff keep our 56 campuses and 15 special facilities beautiful, safe and clean and they play an integral role in student success. They are present long before the school day begins and long after it ends setting up and cleaning up after all school activities, sporting events, fine arts performances and meetings. School Custodian Appreciation Day is observed on Oct. 2 each year. Be sure to say “thanks” to your custodian staff for the important work they do.