January 8, 2009                                                              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

NONE

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

2008 GCS/Pepsi Golf Tournament Scholarships - Proceeds from the 2008 GCS/Pepsi Golf Tournament will be used to fund 22 $1,200 post-secondary scholarships for 2009 graduates.  Half of the scholarships are designated for children of district employees. Applications must be completed and returned by Friday, February 20, 2009 to the student’s guidance counselor to be eligible. Schools must submit their two nominations by Tuesday, March 3, 2009, to the Communications Department.  Please click HERE for guidelines and student application.  Audience: All employees.  Contact: Tiffany Warlick, Communications Department, ext. 8872.

Preschool Special Education Mentor Program - Preschool Special Education is seeking three-and four-year olds to participate as mentors in our preschool special education classrooms for the 2009-2010 school year.  Your child must turn 3 or 4 on or before September 1, 2009 to be considered.  Applications are being accepted from January 31 - February 20, 2009.  Screenings will be scheduled during February and March for applicants who have submitted all required documentation.  For more information, view the Mentor Program flyer, application, and participation agreement.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Lisa Lark, preschool special education, at 331-1440.

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL EMPLOYEES

2009 MetLife Foundation Ambassadors in Education Award – MetLife Foundation and The National Civic League are accepting nominations for the 2009 Ambassadors in Education Award. Teachers at the middle and high school levels who are making extraordinary efforts to build bridges between the school and community are eligible for this award, including a $5,000 grant for his or her school. Click HERE for more detail and application or visit www.ncl.org.  Audience: Middle and High School Employees.  Contact: Click link for contact information.

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

On-Line Pay Stubs - Effective January 9, employees can view their paycheck information with secured access through the District’s portal.  To view paychecks, employees need to follow these steps:

· From the District’s home page, click on the employee portal

· Under portal options, click on “Online Pay Stub”

· On the Online Pay Stub Login, enter network id and password and click login

· “View Paychecks” lists available paycheck history

· Click “View” to access a paycheck

Online stubs look the same as printed direct deposit statements.  However, the deduction history section provides itemized detail that is not available on the current direct deposit statement. To reduce printing and processing costs, the District will stop printing and distributing direct deposit statements by courier for Teachers, Administrators, Plant Engineers, Certified Substitutes and other Exempt employees beginning with the February 6 paycheck.  The District may discontinue printing for Non-Exempt employees such as Aides, Secretaries, Clerks, Non-Certified Substitutes and Hourly employees later in 2009.  Audience: All Employees.  Contacts: For problems accessing the Portal, contact the ETS Help Desk, ext. 4357.  For general questions contact Payroll, ext. 0920.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

NONE

MISCELLANEOUS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Enlighten Video with Superintendent Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher – Please click HERE for the January edition of Enlighten video. This edition focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the school principal and includes interviews with several GCS principals.  This video is also available on The Schools Channel (Charter Cable Channels 99 and 14).  Click HERE to learn more about the Schools Channel programs and TV schedule.

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

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES REMEMBER)

January 12—15— Exams (MS & HS)

January 14—16 — 5K and 1st Grade Registration

Thursday, January 15 — End 2nd Quarter (91 days)

Friday, January 16 — Professional Development/Employee Workday #7 (AM: District, PM: Schools—Flexible)

Monday, January 19 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observed (Holiday)

Wednesday, January 21 — Report Cards