April 17, 2008                                                     ebulletinboard Archive

ebulletinboard is sent every other week to all employees and provides information about events, workshops, and other matters of interest. Principals and other location supervisors should post one copy for employees who do not have e-mail.  Editions are archived for reference.

EVENTS/WORKSHOPS

ALL LOCATIONS

Shining Stars Board Recognition – Our third and final Shining Stars event for this year (recognition of State and National award winning schools, school staff and students) is Thursday, May 8, 2008, Embassy Suites, Greenville.  Please talk with your principal if you have a nominee. Click here for guidelines and form. The deadline to submit recognition forms is Monday, April 28.  Please fax forms to 355-9161. Reception is at 6:30 pm and program at 7:00 pm. Audience: Principals.  Contact: Tiffany Warlick, Communications Department, ext. 8872.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

None

PARTNERSHIPS

None

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL LOCATIONS

Retiring This Year? Deadline for Supervisor to Submit Form for Participation in the Retirement Banquet is April 22, 2008 – Click HERE for guidelines used for the District Retirement Banquet.  In order for retirees to participate in the 2008 Retirement Dinner, supervisors must submit a termination of employment form for them. Termination forms must be sent to Human Resources no later than Tuesday, April 22, 2008.  This information is used by Human Resources to compile the honoree list.  Invitations to attend the banquet will be mailed to retirees in early May. The 2008 Banquet will be held May 29, 6:30 p.m., at Carolina First Center (Woodside). Employees deciding to retire after the April 22 deadline will be invited to participate in the 2009 dinner.   Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Susan Clarke, Communications Department, ext. 8870.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL TEACHERS

Special State Program for Teachers Buying First Home – South Carolina State Housing is introducing a program to provide teachers who are first-time home buyers with a reduced mortgage rate and down payment assistance.  To qualify for the 2008 Palmetto Hero Program for Teachers, the borrower must have a South Carolina teaching certificate, and live and teach in South Carolina. The borrower must meet State Housing requirements. Funds are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Borrowers must have an acceptable contract on the home prior to reserving funds.  Contact:  Your realtor or mortgage company.

MISCELLANEOUS

Employment Opportunities – Click HERE for our web-site link to GCS Employment Opportunities.

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES TO REMEMBER)

ALL LOCATIONS

2007-08 Employee Calendar               2007-08 Parent/Student Calendar

Tuesday, April 22—Retiree termination forms due to Human Resources if employee is to be included in the May 29 Retirement Banquet. For details, see information above under Notices/Requests.

April 22-24—High School Exit Exam (HSAP)

Friday, April 25 (Makeup Day #1) - This is an attendance day for students and employees.

Monday, April 28 (Makeup Day #2) - If day is not needed, it becomes a school holiday. (Regular workday for 12-month employees.)

Monday, April 28— Deadline to submit Shining Stars Board Recognition forms for the Thursday, May 8 Shining Stars event.  For details, see information above under Events/Workshops.

Thursday, May 1—Interim Progress Reports

May 4 – 10 – Teacher Appreciation Week

Tuesday, May 6 – National Teacher Day

Wednesday, May 7 – National School Nurses Day

Thursday, May 8—Shining Stars Board Recognition, Embassy Suites Hotel, Verdae Blvd, Greenville. Reception is at 6:30 pm and program at 7:00 pm.

Tuesday, May 13—Deadline to purchase Salute to Education Banquet tickets.  Locations purchase.

Friday, May 16— Armed Forces Day Celebration (6:00—8:00 p. m., Main Street, Greenville).  Everyone is invited.

Thursday, May 22 - Salute to Education Banquet (6:30 p.m., Carolina First / Woodside Center) for honorees and their guests

Monday, May 26 — Professional Development Day #9/Exchange Day

Thursday, May 29 – Retirement Banquet  (6:30 p.m., Carolina First / Woodside). For details, see information above under Notices/Requests.

Friday, May 30 — Wednesday, June 4— Exams

Wednesday, June 4 — Last Day of School

Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5 - High School Graduations

Thursday, June 5 (Makeup Day #3) - Used as a school day ONLY if makeup day #3 is needed. If makeup day not needed, June 5 becomes Professional Development Day #10.  (Regular workday for 12-month employees.)

Friday, June 6 — Professional Development Day #10 if not on June 5