CBO Mentor Project
Class #9
Magnificent Seventh
Feburary
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CBO Mentor Project
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Friday DRAFT Schedule5:10 to 5:25 Round 1 resume review5:25 to
5:40 Round 2 resume reviewBREAK5:50 to 7:00 Technology
PresentationsBREAK7:15 to 9:00Mentor QuestionsInterview
QuestionsBudget Leadership Exercise
Introduction of Guests
Celebrations
Challenges
Graduation Note:
Families welcome
Bill Gillaspie will be emailing the group for guest count.
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Assignments
Report out:
Attend a collective bargaining session if possible - work with
your mentor to find an opportunity
Attend a JPA meeting (workers compensation/property &
liability/health and welfare)
Last Assignments:
Good to Great (separate handout due March class)
Keep working on your unique Fingertip Facts. You will keep
adding to this document as the class progresses and your final
document is due at the end of the program.
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February assignments
Technology Presentations (separate handout with details due
February class)
Your completed resume, cover letter, and application for a CBO
position. Due February. Bring a copy to February Friday session.
Your mentor needs to review and provide input prior to February
class.
You will be applying for an actual position - Millbrae or El
Dorado Union High School District (information to be provided on
google site). Carol Berg is not available to do the resume review,
but SSC staff will review.
3. Using peer review revise your document this week.
On Thursday February 10, post your resume cover letter and
application to the google site in the folder provided. SSC will
review.
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Resume Peer Review
5:10 to 5:25
15 minutes
Find a partner and exchange resume/cover letter.
Provide serious feedback (using Rubric / brochures)
5:25 to 5:40
15 minutes
Find another partner exchange resume/cover letter
Provider feedback
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Resume Advice (per Carol Berg)
The BROCHURE is critical study it! If you received dispensation
to apply for a job other than the brochure we provided, include a
copy of the brochure with your application.
Application Packet Rubric
Cover Letter The First Interview
Thoughtfully developed
Effective paragraphing
Articulate sentences
Address the fit you perceive between your background and
experience and the specific job for which you are applying
Show an understanding of not only the position, but of the
district
(websites should be visited for material pertinent to fiscal
issues)
Do not include extraneous material
Opening sentence be clear, fluid, and identify the job
State the topic or subject of each paragraph
Sentences need to be articulate
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The Resume Part Two of the First Interview
Format not as important as telling your story
Resume should support the claims you have made in your
letter
Include clarifying comments that highlight the relevance of
particular aspects of your education and experience
Do not include information about your marital status, religious
affiliation, hobbies, and/or travel experiences
Avoid extensive lists
Always tell the truth
The Application Form Part Three of the First Interview
Complete the entire application
Focus on accuracy, clarity, and neatness
If letters of recommendation are required, make be sure they are
current and carefully select the authors
Optional please include one letter of reference
with your application.
February Mentor Questions
Discuss with your mentor the Governors budget as presented in
January? What is their prediction for the final outcome when the
budget is signed into law in July?
What is your district financial system? What was the history of
the software selection process? Is there a future replacement plan
for hardware/software?
Do you have an Acceptable Use Policy in place for employees?
What policies and procedures are in place relative to
technology?
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February Interview Questions
Interview Question:
Describe your experience in the area of collective bargaining.
Coming into our district, what would you do to prepare for your
first negotiation session with CTA and CSEA?
Interview practice. As this interview comes to a close, please
tell us why you think you are the best person for the job? Why
should we hire you?
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March
Talk to your mentor about the role of a CBO relative to
purchasing and the potential problem areas.
Discuss with your mentor the most difficult employee evaluation
process they have gone through? Lessons learned? What would they do
differently?
What advice does your mentor have relative to collective
bargaining?
How do you prepare for negotiations? What has been their
greatest challenge? Their greatest learning? Ask them to tell you
the top THREE things a CBO should remember to be successful in
negotiations.
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March
MARCH Assignments
Finalize your fingertip facts and submit the final document
electronically.
Participant and mentor meet to review and assess the
participants eligibility for CBO certification.
If approved for CASBO CBO certification, file appropriate
documents with CASBO.
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910
February 4 & 5March 4 & 5
5:00 to 5:30
Working Dinner
(resumes)
Working Dinner
SaturdaySaturdaySaturday
working lunchworking lunch
2:00 to 3:00
District Issues &
Negotiations
(School Services )
Your first 100 days
(Bill McGuire &
Ron Bennett)
1:00 to 2:00
Graduation - lasts
until 3:30.
12:00 to 1:00
Applying for the
Position of CBO
9:00 to 10:00
10:00 to 11:00
11:00 to 12:00
Leadership -
Budget
8:00 to 9:00
District Issues &
Negotiations
(School Services )
Technology
Presentations
Purchasing &
Bidding
Employee
Evaluations
7:00 to 9:00
2010-11 CBO Mentor Project
5:30 to 7:00
