School starts, work never ends CLIFTON PARK — Shenendehowa Central School District employees, like CSEA school district members across the state, have welcomed students back for the start of another academic year. But district employees know that much work needs to be done before the official start. Getting buses ready to roll, preparing classrooms and playing fields for safe and healthy activities, providing nutritious meals and a safe learning environment are only some of the jobs performed by CSEA school district employees. As in many school districts across the state, Shenedehowa Unit members are also active in the community. — Therese Assalian Shenedehowa School District Unit President Kathleen Pepper and 2nd Vice President Barbara Jones recently took time out to volunteer at a summer meals program sponsored by Saratoga County and CAPTAIN, an area non-profit that assists families. At left, Jones helps a young boy select a book. School District Superintendent Day Work & Life Workshops at no cost CSEA WORK Institute has secured grant money to sponsor Work & Shenendehowa School District Unit Transportation Department employees spent time this summer preparing buses for the start of the school year, as did many CSEA members across the state doing similar work. Above, Camille Ayotte, an automotive service worker, uses a pneumatic impact wrench on a repair. Life Workshops at your next Superintendent Conference Day! These “By working together, our members know we can enhance as well as the communities we live in.” topics are very popular and can be delivered at no cost to the district. Training will be provided on a first come, first served basis, so please contact Liz Asadourian at (518)782-4428 or elizabeth.asadourian@ cseainc.org as soon as you know your dates. Training topics include: • Stress Management: How do you know you are stressed? • Lightening your life laughter: Look at life in a way that takes some of the stress out of it. • Five Buckets: Is it possible to meet the competing demands of job, family, friends, school and work? • Sleep: In this seminar you will learn the physical and mental benefits of a good night’s sleep, how to establish daily habits that promote sleep and learn ways to improve your sleep environment. the quality of services we provide to students and families — Kathleen Pepper Shenendehowa School District Unit president • Power of Positive thinking: Although not everyone believes in the power of positive thinking, it is a field that has been around for centuries around the world. • Forgiveness: We all carry around grudges. • Managing Your Boss: Is your boss brilliant and focus challenged, or a procrastinator who makes thoroughness impossible? • Motivation — Bringing out the best: An inspiring look at the theories of motivation and how they help us in our everyday work. • Overcoming Burnout: If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of everyday work life and home life, then this workshop focusing on the issues of burnout will help bring your life back into balance. • Staying Strong and Resilient: Have you recently changed jobs, had a change or loss in your life, or are you faced with caring for an aging relative? • Health and well-being in the workplace: Discover how to enhance your health, well being, and productivity by relieving stress with simple relaxation techniques. October 2013 The Work Force 9
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