May 15, 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 EMPLOYEES

Armed Forces Day Celebration (Friday, May 16, 6-8 p.m., Ceremony at 7 p.m. in Front of Hyatt Regency) - The Annual Greenville Armed Forces Day Celebration, hosted by Lockheed Martin, Furman University Army ROTC, Greenville County Schools, the Fourth Congressional District Office and various Upstate Military Veterans Groups will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, May 16th on Greenville’s Main Street from Washington Street to North Street.  The celebration honors active, retired and deceased men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces for service to the nation.  Armed Forces Day is combining with Main Street Jazz and will feature military displays, Greenville County Schools’ bands and a chorus, JROTC demonstrations, military flyover, and a patriotic celebration in front of the Hyatt Regency at 7 p.m. Audience: All Employees.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

None

PARTNERSHIPS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Activate Greenville - Non-Perishable Food Drive - As the culmination of the Activate Greenville Weight Loss Challenge with Greenville Hospital System, employees and families are asked to donate non-perishable food items (representing weight loss and also contributing to the community) to benefit two local food banks -- Loaves & Fishes and Harvest Hope Food Bank. Specifically, the food banks have requested peanut butter, boxed macaroni and cheese, canned fruit, canned vegetables, and fruit juice boxes.  Five schools and the Central Office have been designated as drop-off points for the donations.  Food donations will be collected through Friday, May 23.  Show your support by donating non-perishable food items at one of the following locations: Alexander Elementary, Mauldin Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, Slater-Marietta Elementary, Tigerville Elementary, and GCS Central Office.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Pam Mills, Governmental Relations, ext. 8863.

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Dismissal Times for June 2, 3 and 4 (Half Days) – As listed in the 2007-08 Student Calendar, please remember that June 2, 3 and 4 dismissal times have changed: Elementary—12:00 p.m., Middle—1:00 p.m., High—1:00 p.m.

2008 Summer Work Schedule (June 9 –August 1) – All locations will again operate this summer on a four-day workweek (Monday – Thursday).  This year’s Summer Work Schedule is effective Monday, June 9 – Friday, August 1, 2008.  During the Summer Work Schedule, all locations must be open to the public from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.  Employees may be required to work prior to or after public hours on Monday through Thursday during the Summer Work Schedule to fulfill their required hours.  Supervisors should schedule employees to provide appropriate staffing to conduct business.  For vacation, medical and other leave requests, the four-day schedule equates to five days. Each day counts as 1.25 days. Click HERE for Summer Work Schedule information posted on our web-site.  Audience:  All Employees.  Contact:  Oby Lyles, Communications Department, ext. 8870.

Summer Schedule Paycheck Distribution - For the June 9 through August 1 paycheck dates, direct deposit statements will be sent by courier to locations/departments on Thursdays.  Appropriate personnel will need to be at each location on Thursdays to receive and distribute payroll.  Funds will be available on the regular scheduled Friday paycheck date.  Employees can pick-up their direct deposit statement from their work location on Thursdays.  Locations are not authorized to mail pay statements.  Employees are reminded that direct deposit is mandatory for all employees.  Click HERE for the direct deposit election form. It is also available on the District's web site (finance).  Audience:  All Employees.  Contact: Disbursement Services, ext. 0920.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

None

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

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)

Friday, May 30 — Wednesday, June 4— Exams

June 2, 3, 4 — Half Days

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

June 9—August 1 — Summer Work Schedule

June 9—August 1— Courier Service to Schools on Thursdays Only