January 28, 2011                                                            ebulletinboard Archive

To help keep you informed about events, workshops and other matters of interest, ebulletinboard will be e-mailed on pay dates (August 13, 2010 - May 27, 2011) to all employees.  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

Job Fair (Friday, February 4)—Greenville County Schools Job Fair, February 4 at MT Anderson Support Center, 8 A.M.-12 Noon.  Openings: Plant Engineers, Bus Drivers, Bus Aides, Food Service Operators and Custodians. No pre-registration is required.  Click HERE for more information.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Lisa Campbell, Human Resources, 355-1276.

College Financial Aid Nights - Greenville County Schools will sponsor four separate Financial Aid Nights for our students and families.  This year’s workshops will follow the following schedule:

· Thursday, February 3, Eastside High School

· Thursday, February 10, Woodmont High School

· Thursday, February 17, Greenville High School

· Thursday, February 24, Travelers Rest High School

Each meeting will begin at 7:00 PM.  We will plan to conclude formal presentations by 8:00 PM with Q&A following.  Financial Aid Officers will present current information and strategies for successfully completing the financial aid process.  Audience: Staff, Students, Families.  Contact: Rob Rhodes, Guidance and Sirrine Scholarship Program, 355-3391.

CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

Safety in the American School Course Offered - The Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools and Furman University are offering a graduate course entitled, Safety in the American School, on June 2-16, 2011, 12:00-5:30 p.m. at a district location that will be announced.  The cost of the course is $300.  The course is offered to all GCS certified personnel for recertification.  You may register under Safe and Drug Free Schools where you will find the course offering.  In order to complete the course, you must have a district log-in and password as a portion of the coursework is online.  Audience: Certified Personnel.  Contact: Mary Jo McInerny, Safe and Drug Free Schools, 355-3360.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

2010 GCS/Pepsi Golf Tournament Scholarships - Proceeds from the 2010 GCS/Pepsi Golf Tournament will be used to fund 20 $1,200 post-secondary scholarships for 2011 graduates.  Half of the scholarships are designated for children of district employees.  Applications must be completed and returned by Friday, February 25, 2011 to the student’s guidance counselor.  Schools must submit their two nominations by Friday, March 11, 2011, to the Communications Department.  Please click HERE for guidelines and student application.  Audience: All Employees. Contact: Oby Lyles, Communications Department, 355-8870.

ALL TEACHERS

Realize Science Technology Grant for Agriculture in the Classroom - Approximately 10 grants of $5,000 in scientific equipment are available to include a hand-held video microscope with magnification tips, software to take still pictures, video, time lapse movies, etc., and attachments for viewing slides, aquatic samples and more.  Grant application should present creative, innovative, and educationally valuable uses of hand-held video microscopes.  Grant is open to all K-12 teachers who have successfully integrated agriculture in their classroom.  Deadline: March 31, 2011 - Notification by April 15, with delivery of equipment and curriculum books by May 31.  Click HERE for more information or to download the application.  Audience: Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Evaluation and Testing, 355-3113.

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

Summer School 2011 Teacher (JOB POSTING) –Click the following links for job descriptions: Middle and High certified English/Math/Social Studies/Science.  Application and job descriptions are also available through the district website. (See JOBS, then Employment Opportunities, then Summer School 2011 Teachers)  Eligible candidates will be interviewed and, if selected, will become part of the candidate pool.  Deadline: Friday, February 11, 2011.

SUMMER SCHOOL 2011:

· June 13-28 (no Fridays/break July 4-8)

· Times: 8:30-12:30

· Locations: Greenville HS, Riverside HS, Hillcrest HS, Southside HS

· Stipend: $2208

Audience: Middle and High Teachers.  Contact: Jeff McCoy (355-3134) or Laura Herd (355-3196).

HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Grant - Grants of up to $1,500 will be awarded to high school chemistry teachers seeking funds to support ideas that transform classroom learning, foster student development, and reveal the wonders of chemistry.  Grant awards can fund lab equipment & supplies, instructional materials, professional development, field study, and science outreach events.  See website for samples of winning projects. Deadline: February 1 – April 1, 2011 - Notification in June.  For more information or to apply, click HERE.  Audience: High School Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Evaluation and Testing, 355-3113

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Two Additional Makeup Days Scheduled by Greenville County Schools—Click HERE for information posted on the GCS Website.  The makeup schedule is subject to change if the State Legislature waives any missed days.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Your Supervisor.

W2’s - W2’s were mailed to the employee’s home address on file as of January 24, 2011. Please allow several days for delivery. If you need to request a copy, please complete the “Request for W2 Form” found on the Finance Department website. Copies will be provided beginning Monday, February 7, 2011.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Payroll, 355-0920.

The State of South Carolina Employee Insurance Program (EIP) Security Breach - The State of South Carolina’s EIP recently notified the District that between November 8 and November 18, 2010, an illegal attempt was made to obtain personal information regarding approximately 5,600 individuals, state wide, (about 800 of whom are deceased) participating in the State Employee Insurance Program.  On January 14, the State EIP sent a letter to 335 participants who probably were affected. Another letter was sent to 5,261 participants who may have been affected.  Only subscribers who received a letter may be at risk of identity theft.  Questions about this security breach should be directed to the State EIP at 803-734-0678, toll-free at 888-260-9430, or at [email-masked].

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)

Monday, January 31—Report Cards should be distributed. (Rescheduled due to Inclement Weather)

February 9-11—4K Pre-Registration for 2011-12

Friday, February 21—Presidents’ Day (Holiday)

Friday, February 25—Applications for Greenville County Schools/Pepsi Golf Tournament Scholarships Due to Guidance Counselors