Where Does Dignity Show Up in Our Systems? by Tuyet Nguyen-Medrano https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu This is a shared reflection space — be specific, respectful, and brave. Together, we’re learning how to lead with dignity in every interaction and system. Notice how each one focuses on a system or practice, not a person. They describe the behavior and the impact — that’s what makes them powerful and constructive. en-us 2025-10-06 21:24:47 UTC 2025-10-14 18:09:42 UTC hello@padlet.com Instructions tnguyenmedrano https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3620728714 This Padlet is our shared space to explore how dignity shows up in our district’s systems — and where it might be at risk.


💚 Use green for places where dignity is upheld — where people feel valued, heard, and included.
❤️ Use red for areas where dignity could be strengthened — where people may feel unseen, excluded, or unheard.


Be specific, thoughtful, and kind. Focus on systems and experiences, not individuals.


Together, we’ll use what we learn here to guide our next steps in building a culture of belonging, trust, and dignity for all.

]]> 2025-10-06 21:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3620728714 tnguyenmedrano https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3620734670 Leaders who listen before making decisions — people feel heard and respected.

]]> 2025-10-06 21:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3620734670 tnguyenmedrano https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3620735320 Scheduling meetings at times families can't attend. When events are always during work hours or without child care, families feel excluded even if the invitation was open.

]]> 2025-10-06 21:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3620735320 Other means of correction/restorative practices tamara_rose https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632190367 2025-10-14 17:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632190367 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632191237 Information not available in the families' primary language

]]> 2025-10-14 17:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632191237 Processes to honor and recognize staff efforts/impacts/effectiveness. tamara_rose https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632191659 2025-10-14 17:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632191659 jgrunbaum2 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632191777 New employees are provided time before starting their work for on-boarding that includes getting all their systems set-up, understanding the organization, time with their supervisor, and time for questions.

]]> 2025-10-14 17:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632191777 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632192386 Admin needing to make decisions about suspensions etc without classroom teams input.

]]> 2025-10-14 17:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632192386 Mentors tamara_rose https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632192623 All new staff are assigned a mentor to help them navigate the first year.

]]> 2025-10-14 17:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632192623 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632193071 Promoting self reflective practices

]]> 2025-10-14 17:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632193071 jgrunbaum2 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632193172 Reaching out to personally invite families to events and meetings where their presence is needed.

]]> 2025-10-14 17:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632193172 Written correspondence is written at a reading level that does not match the reading level of the community. tamara_rose https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632193646 2025-10-14 17:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632193646 jgrunbaum2 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632193879 Personal calls or home visits to welcome families from teachers before the start of school.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632193879 Norms & Ways of Being tamara_rose https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632194316 2025-10-14 18:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632194316 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632194719 Recognizing staff accomplishments with shoutouts. Leadership being intentional about writing a shout out for staff, especially those who may feel "unseen"

]]> 2025-10-14 18:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632194719 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632194863 creating safe space for honest communication

]]> 2025-10-14 18:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632194863 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632194984 Write an introduction letter about themselves and share it with their colleagues. This helps individuals connect with one another and bond over their hobbies/likes/dislikes.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632194984 jgrunbaum2 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632195223 Leadership (with staff) and teachers (with students and families) provide multiple means of communication to ensure access to all.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632195223 Opportunities to be heard https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632195541 Families are offered multiple opportunities to voice concerns/ questions/ comments.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632195541 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632195982 Only communicating with parents when student is in trouble, rather than focusing on positives.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632195982 Transformational Leadership tamara_rose https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632196159 Having a model of coaching and a shared lexicon for leading, coaching, and managing the work we do in schools.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632196159 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632196374 Having people start their first day with very short notice to their supervisor, not allowing for their workspace to be set up or their supervisor to be available to show them around, introduce them to colleagues, etc...

]]> 2025-10-14 18:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632196374 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632196815 New staff is provided with a collaboration meeting with their supervisor to discuss their growth and areas of improvement. This meeting is an opportunity for new staff to provide feedback to their supervisor as well.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632196815 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632197075 Sharing new staff pics in school wide teams chat to have them feel included/welcomed.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632197075 jgrunbaum2 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632197903 Use of clip charts or any other kind of public punishment or correction; this creates a sense of embarrassment and shame, diminishing dignity, especially around safety, fairness, and benefit of the doubt.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632197903 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632197954 Asking parents what they need training on or resources for.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632197954 Stakeholders tamara_rose https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632198054 When making big decisions, it is essential to include the different roles in the organizational structure, rather than only having top-level leaders in the conversation.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:02:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632198054 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632199529 Families who aren’t tech-savvy may miss important school updates, leading teachers to assume they’re not involved.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632199529 jgrunbaum2 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632199806 Ignoring toxic situations or failure of leadership to address people when there is a violation of dignity (i.e. someone says something offensive at a staff meeting, even if unintentional)

]]> 2025-10-14 18:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632199806 Pay Teachers tamara_rose https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632200062 I loved your idea to pay teachers $5 for each positive call home to caregivers.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632200062 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632201191 Unfortunately, we don't translate in several languages for all of our parents/families. We need to do a better job of communicating with all families.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632201191 jgrunbaum2 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632201365 Continued check-ins with new staff members, especially during the probationary period, to help answer questions, coach, and provide guidance and connection.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632201365 Be Proactive https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632201572 Focus on proactive strategies for positive behavior support. Taking time to teach students what is expected.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632201572 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632202079 being ok with having difficult conversations

]]> 2025-10-14 18:05:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632202079 Not enough time to onboard https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632204764 New hires are often thrown in to the "trenches" without enough training/ time to prep. Often leads to higher turnover.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632204764 jgrunbaum2 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632205047 Review signage and general access to the school for families, including digital or phone access. When they call, does the person on the other side sound welcoming and kind? When they go to the door, are they greeted with a smile? Is there ample parking? Is signage provided in all languages represented at the site?

]]> 2025-10-14 18:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632205047 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632205437 collaborative meetings that set students up for success

]]> 2025-10-14 18:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632205437 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632205650 Providing specific feedback (whether positive or constructive) so people know specifically what they are doing well or what they need to improve upon

]]> 2025-10-14 18:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632205650 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632206077 Creating an open door policy with stakeholders. They are able to speak to any admin or staff regarding questions that they may have

]]> 2025-10-14 18:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632206077 Hierarchy with employees cpsmith16 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632207192 Credentialed staff talking down to or demeaning classified staff, making classified feel less important.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632207192 jgrunbaum2 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632207420 When there are attendance concerns and they are treated like discipline problems (i.e students hearing sarcastic comments from teachers upon arrival, or getting frustrated sighs from the front office)

]]> 2025-10-14 18:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632207420 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632207607 In our school site we utilize Collaborative Problem Solving strategies as a way to be proactive with our students. We do not utilize intentional consequences as a way of discipline.

]]> 2025-10-14 18:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632207607 https://padlet.com/ocde/btuhzuyc4wuzu3nu/wish/3632209786 Active listening to staff is a great way to connect with them and provide a positive culture.

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