Memorandum
Date: January 25, 2024
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Chief Probation Officer Wendy Mondfrans
Subject: Approve Request to Close the Probation Department on Thursday, March 14, from 8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m for All-Staff Training
Executive Summary:
I respectfully request the Board’s approval to close the Probation Department to the public on March 14, 2024 from 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for All-Staff training.
While closed, the Probation Department will participate in a facilitated training program by the Blue Zones Project to enhance team wellness, cohesion, and morale.
The Chief Probation Officer and Department management staff remain on call during these times to respond as needed to emergent situations.
Your approval of these requests will enhance Department wellness and morale.
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Recommended Action:
Approve Request to Close the Probation Department on Thursday, March 14, from 8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m for All-Staff Training