DPS branding is undergoing an accessibility overhaul to comply with Colorado House Bill 21-1110. The Communications team is ensuring all department branding meets visual accessibility standards, reflected in our updated Brand Snapshot and forthcoming DPS Brand Guidelines.

Each department manager will receive updated logos that align with our new brand guidelines. Most changes involve fonts and slight color adjustments, but departments using light green, dark orange or light orange must select a new compliant color. If your department currently uses light green, dark orange or light orange as its primary color, complete this Department Branding Request Form to choose your new color.

Departments will also receive:

• Branded Letterhead Templates (Google Docs and Canva)

• Branded Slide Deck Templates (Google Slides and Canva)

These templates will include instructions on updating logos and ensuring alt text is properly applied. All templates will be accessible upon delivery, and any modifications must maintain accessibility standards. If you have questions, email communications@dpsk12.org. 

Registration for Say Yes to DPS is now open! This event is open to both internal and external job seekers for all positions within our district. Join us on Wednesday, March 19 from 4:30-7 p.m. at Montbello High School. 

Connect with top talent and showcase your school or department! Register and secure your spot at the job fair. We look forward to seeing you at the event and discovering all the talented individuals who are eager to join your team!

Review the Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Services Year End Deadline Memo for upcoming and important dates regarding year-end close. Complete these year-end close processes before June 30 to avoid implications for the 2025-26 fiscal year. If you have questions, contact your financial partner.

The Revised Position Request Process is now live in Oracle! This updated process allows you to request new position numbers and position changes, ensuring greater efficiency, accuracy and transparency. 

What’s New?

• Integrated in Oracle: Submit and track requests directly.

• Simplified Workflow: Fewer steps and improved visibility.

• Faster Processing: Easier verification that supports turnaround times.

• Enhanced Accuracy: Built-in validations to minimize errors.

Log into Employee Space and follow these instructions:

• Request a Position Update

• Request a New Position

Need Support?

• FAQs and additional How-To Guides (like how to check the status of your request) are all within the Position Standard Operating Procedure.

Email hrdatateam@dpsk12.org or add to the Employee Space Champion Chat if you have additional questions or concerns.

Thank you for your patience as we transitioned to a new investigator for the Department of Climate and Safety (DoCS). While we’ve worked to address your requests promptly, we acknowledge there have been some delays.

We’re pleased to welcome Jay Knickerbocker, who started on March 17, as our new investigator. To streamline requests, email docsinvestigationrequests@dpsk12.net for all DoCS investigation-related needs, including video requests, IC sheets, and inquiries. Please be sure to contact this email to ensure you receive timely responses. Email Lisa Wehrli if you have any questions.

Coaching Skills for Leaders: Registration Now Open

DPS Coaching Skills for Leaders will be offered again and we would love to have you join us! This three-day intensive program will take place April 22-24 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. This session is a journey into the art and science of coaching skills for leaders who manage others. Participants will learn how coaching skills empower leaders to drive organizational success, enhance team member performance, foster a culture of continuous improvement and cultivate a coaching mindset for sustainable professional connections. This dynamic program will equip leaders with the essential coaching skills to elevate their leadership impact.

Space is limited to 24 members. Register today! If you have questions, email Melissa Muniz.

Understanding Conflict Behaviors

The Conflict Dynamics Profile for Individuals (CDP-I) is an assessment instrument measuring conflict behaviors. It is an excellent resource for increasing self-awareness and improving conflict management skills. The CDP-I is unlike any other assessment tool. It focuses specifically on conflict behaviors rather than on conflict styles. The CDP-I assessment helps individuals understand how they respond to conflict, what triggers can escalate conflict and how to manage conflicts more effectively.

To learn more about the assessment or to participate voluntarily in conflict coaching utilizing the CDP-I assessment, contact the Ombuds Office at 720-423-4776. 

Our office will offer five visitors the ability to participate voluntarily in conflict coaching support.

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