Memorandum
Date: August 26, 2024
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Wendy Mondfrans, Chief Probation Officer
Subject: Approve Request to Close the Probation Department on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 2PM-5PM for All-Staff Training
Executive Summary:
I respectfully request the Board’s approval to close the Probation Department to the public on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 2PM to 5PM for All-Staff Training.
While closed, the Probation Department will participate in a facilitated event 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 Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 2PM-5PM for All-Staff Training