 Elsie Arntzen, Superintendent, and Jamey Petersen, Coordinated School Health Director, joined the Montana Meth Project in launching Paint the State on Monday.
Calendar:
Please be aware of the upcoming meetings:
Many of our talented OPI staff will be involved in presenting the great work the OPI does in putting Montana students first.
- February 6-11 - 1227 Breakroom Maintenance
- February 13 - In the Know - Summer Institute with Tammy Lysons
- February 13 - OPI Recycling Pickup
- February 13 - Indian Education for All Rotunda Day
- February 17 - Unit Compass Bulletins Due
- February 20 - Holiday - President's Day
- February 21 - Land Board
- February 21 - Education Advocates
- February 27 - In the Know - Teacher Residency Program with Crystal Andrews
- February 27 - OPI Recycling Pickup
In the Know are learning sessions presented by OPI staff. All start times are at noon. In person: the meeting will be held in the Lewis & Clark Conference Room: 1227 #106. Virtual: Zoom information is as follows: In the Know - Zoom Link Meeting ID: 851 1792 1375 Password: 074298. Dial by Telephone: 1 646 558 8656.
If you have any events to add to the calendar, please contact T Jensen at T.Jensen@mt.gov
Upcoming Hires and Role Changes:
- Jesse Romero - February 6, 2023 - Computer Support Specialist
- Krystal Smith - February 6, 2023 - Education Innovation Manager
- Ellery Bresler - February 6, 2023 - Accreditation Specialist
- Cedar Rose - February 6, 2023 - Assessment Director
- Ashley Repko - February 13, 2023 - Accreditation Specialist
- Jackie Ronning - February 27, 2023 - Gifted & Talented MTSS Program Support Specialist
- Cameron Prinzing - March 6, 2023 - Business Analyst
- Zac Campbell - March 13, 2023 - Software Developer
Wishing you a 'Happy Birthday' this week:
 Laura Santarlas, Emma Templeton, Donnie Wetzel, and Amber Buchanan
Banners:
 Our units have new banners that can be used during events and conferences to showcase their good work. These banners will remain on display near each unit when not in use.
BEAT Team Update:
The BEAT Team is making progress on OPI’s updated Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
Building Breakroom Maintenance:
Beginning Monday February 6th, 2023, GSD will be installing new flooring in the breakroom at 1227 11th Ave OPI Building. Both the breakroom (room 116) and the conference room on the first floor will be closed for the duration of the project. Intermittent noise and dust may result from the project. Please be mindful of posted signage near the project site. All exits are operational, and the vending machine and fridge will remain accessible. This project is expected to be completed by February 11th, 2023.
OPI Departures:
The following employees have departed OPI. If there is follow-up or assistance required from each point of contact, please reach out to the respective employee's supervisor or replacement also listed.
Thank you for the time and expertise you gave to the agency. Best of luck and farewell.
Carrie Gopher - January 27 - American Indian Student Achievement Director - Carrie Kouba
Devan Wieferich - January 20 - Short-Term Worker assisting with Travel - Megan Tenneson
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We See You, We Appreciate You, We Thank You:
Kudos to the folks that have worked on the OPI Calendar. Harlan Reidmohr, Data Control Specialist, has been instrumental and Jesse Romero, Computer Support Specialist, has put in hours of work. Thank you to all others who have helped with this process.
Kudos to Michele Henson, School Safety Program Manager, on her collaboration and leadership for the MSWAC and MSSAC committees as well as the SRO training work.
Thank you to Katie Felde, Administrative Assistant, for her hard work to keep Coordinated School Health operations moving smoothly and always being ready to jump in to help with projects.
Great work to Amanda Domino, Data Specialist, on getting Spring Data Trainings lined up for the 21st Century grantees to provide technical assistance and support.
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 Shout out to Carrie Kouba, Innovation & Improvement Senior Manager, for helping to nominate schools for the National Blue Ribbon Award. The award will be presented in September.
 Congratulations to Chris Emerson, School Nutrition Program Director, on her appointment to the Board of Medical Examiners!
OPI Openings:
Upcoming Holiday:
Employees needing to work on a holiday must send their request to Deputy Superintendent Sharyl Allen at Sharyl.Allen@mt.gov.
"IF YOUR ACTIONS INSPIRE OTHERS TO
DREAM MORE, LEARN MORE, DO MORE,
AND BECOME MORE,YOU ARE A LEADER."
- John Quincy Adams
Questions? Contact:
Brian O'Leary, Communications Director
T Jensen, Employee Engagement Coordinator
The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, Relay Service: 711.
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