May 27, 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

ALL EMPLOYEES

End of the Year Town Hall Meeting with Jim Rex – All GCS teachers, administrators and staff are invited to join State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex for a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2009, 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. at the JL Mann High School Auditorium.  Dr. Rex will begin with brief remarks and then open the floor for questions, comments, and discussion.  An e-invitation was sent to certified staff by the State Superintendent.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Zeke Stokes, 803-479-0439.

Summer Academy Registration (On Portal) Ends on June 9 - All teachers, administrators and others interested in enrolling in a workshop are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.  Workshops with 8 or less will be cancelled.  Website: www.greenville.k12.sc.us/sa .  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Laura Herd, Teaching and Learning, ext.  3196.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

NONE

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Summer Schedule Paycheck Distribution - During the summer work schedule, all district offices and facilities will be closed on Fridays.  For the June 1 through August 7 paycheck dates, direct deposit statements that are printed will be sent by courier to locations/departments on Thursdays.  Direct deposits statements that are not printed can be accessed on the District's website.  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.  Audience: All Employees. Contact: Payroll, ext. 0920.

On-Line Pay Stubs Are Now Accessible from Home - Teachers, Administrators, Plant Engineers, Certified Substitutes and other Exempt Employees may access and view paychecks from home or a district computer:

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

· Under portal options, click “Online Pay Stub”

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

· “View Paychecks” lists available paycheck history (Since historical pay records are available, payroll does not need to provide replacement direct deposit statements)

· Click “View” to access a paycheck

The District is continuing to work toward the goal of providing on-line pay stubs for all district employees.  Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Plant Engineers, Certified Substitutes and other Exempt Employees.  Contacts: For problems accessing the Portal, contact the ETS Help Desk, ext. 4357.  For general questions contact Payroll, ext. 0920.

Courier Service to Schools –

Next week: Tuesday, June 2. and Thursday, June 4

Thursday Only: Weeks of June 8 – August 7

TEACHERS

Teacher Supply Reimbursement – For the 2009-10 school year, certified teachers will receive a $275 reimbursement for supplies purchased for classroom use.  Supply purchases must be made AFTER July 1, 2009.  Receipts must be kept to turn into the school bookkeeper.  Audience: Certified Teachers.  Contact: Keitha Vicars, Business Services, ext. 1175.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

NONE

MISCELLANEOUS

ALL EMPLOYEES

The Schools Channel (Charter Channel 99, 24 hours a day, and Channel 14, 5:30-8:30 a.m. and 3:30-6:30 p.m. daily) –   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)

Thursday, May 28 (6:30 p.m.) - Retirement Dinner, Embassy Suites

June 2, 3 and 4— Half-day attendance days for students

Friday, June 5 - Schools and offices closed  (Extended hours June 1-4, School instructional hours not impacted.)

June 8—August 7— Summer Work Schedule

June 8 – August 7 – Courier Service to Schools on Thursdays Only

August 13, 14, 17 and 18—Professional Development Workdays (See 2009-10 Employee Calendar linked below)

Friday, August 14 (8:00 a.m.) - Teacher of the Year Breakfast (Location TBA)

Wednesday, August 19 — 1st Attendance Day for Students

2009-10 Employee Calendar                            2009-10 Parent/Student Calendar

Happy End of School Year!!