Classified Job Application Form

							                              Classified Job Alike Application Form
                                            2006-2007
Job Alike Committee Applying for: (Please Check One)
(MUST WORK IN AREA WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING FOR)

              Central Office                         Child Care

              ISS/SpEd                               Library

              Nutrition Services                     Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

              Transportation                         Schools


Your Name:                                            Position:

Site:                                                 Time in Current Position:
                                                      (Must have at least 90 days in current position)

Phone Number:


Please tell us a little about yourself, your experience in the District, and any other pertinent
information you wish us to know for selection to the Job Alike Committee: (May attach separate
sheet if necessary):




 Please review the back side and the attached Schedule of Meeting Dates for further
   information on the purpose, responsibilities, and requirements of the Job Alike
                            Committee and its members.
If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the following individuals:
Sarah Mesmer, Director, Human Resources: (303) 387-0182
Tiffany Osland, Classified VP, DCFCE: (303) 688-3381
Debbie McGee, Director, Human Resources: (303) 387-0181

Return Application form to –
Tiffany at the DCF (through inter-district mail); or send via email:
Tiffany.Osland@dcsdk12.org



                        Applications must be returned by
                         Tuesday, September 26, 2006
                                  Classified Job-Alike Committee
                                 Responsibilities and Requirements
Purpose of Job Alike Committees:
The Job Alike Committees have served to address job and work condition issues, as well as a discussion
forum for district policies and procedures. With the implementation of the Classified contract between
the District and the Douglas County Federation of Classified Employees (DCFCE), the committee will
also present new issues and concerns to the DCFCE Bargaining Committee throughout the year.

Each member will report to and receive questions or concerns from their respective employee group. For
example: Schools Job Alike: Registrar representative – will communicate with Registrars district-wide.

Commitment/Criteria
   1 year commitment. Members will re-apply to participate in subsequent years.
   Criteria: at least 90 days in current position
   Union Membership is NOT a criteria for the 06-07 school year.

Training
The first meeting of the year will consist of a training portion. This training is to ensure that all job alikes
and their respective members be informed with regard to procedures and responsibilities of participation.

Attendance
Commitment to a monthly 1-hr. meeting from September through June. Meetings are to be held during
the work day and employees are paid for their attendance at their current rate of pay.
The ISS/SpEd Job Alike Committee will meet after the school day.
No substitutes will be permitted without prior application and approval.
A member will be replaced if:
       1.      They are absent for two (2) consecutive meetings; or
       2.      They are unable to attend three (3) meetings within the year

Roles of Members:
There will be several positions or roles within each Job Alike Committee for members to fulfill.
Members interested in one of these roles may say so at the first meeting.
Chairperson/Facilitator
       Employee representative
       Run meetings
       The contact person for job-alike
       Prepare agenda
       Special communications

Recorder
      Employee representative
      Take meeting notes
      Note distribution to all members

Group Representative
        Communicate to representative group
        Represent all members of group constituents
        Note distribution
There will also be representation from District Administration, Human Resources, and the DCFCE to
serve in an advisory capacity.
Current Schedule of Job Alike Meeting Dates/Times
(This schedule is subject to change but reflects current data)


Nutrition Services:
    First Meeting: Tuesday, October 3, 2006; 2:30 -3:30 p.m. at Lamar’s Donuts
    2nd Tuesday, 2:30 p.m. at Lamar’s Donuts off Lincoln Avenue


Child Care:
    First Meeting: Tuesday, October 3, 2006; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.; Wilcox- HR Conference Rm
    1st Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.


Central Office:
    First Meeting: Thursday, September 28, 2006; 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.; Wilcox, HR Conference Rm
    4th Thursday, at 3:00 p.m.; Wilcox Bldg


SpEd/ISS:
    First Meeting: Thursday, September 28, 2006; 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.; Wilcox, 1st North
    3rd Tuesday of the month, at 3:30 p.m.; Wilcox Bldg.


O&M:
   First Meeting: Thursday, September 28, 2006; 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.; O&M Building, Main
           Conference Rm
   4th Tuesday, at 2:15 p.m.; O&M conference room


Library:
    First Meeting: Tuesday, October 3, 2006; 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.; at the DLMC
    3rd Monday, at 12:00 p.m.; at the DLMC


Schools:
    First Meeting: Thursday, September 28, 2006; 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.; Wilcox, 1st North
    4th Tuesday, at 12:45 p.m.; Wilcox Bldg


Transportation:
This First Meeting, nor the regular monthly meeting are NOT scheduled at this time – applicants
will be notified and times and locations will be available shortly.