May 27, 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

Hourly Job Fairs - Know someone who would be a good addition to the GCS family?  Greenville County Schools will host two Job Fairs to recruit bus drivers, bus aides, food service operators, and custodians for the 2011-12 school year. Job fairs will be held Thursday, June 9, 8:00 a.m. – Noon @ Wade Hampton High School – 100 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville; and Tuesday, June 14, 8:00 a.m. – Noon @ Mauldin High School – 701 E. Butler Road, Mauldin.  GCS offers an exceptional benefits program for full-time employees that includes health and dental insurance, vision plan, retirement, free life insurance, long term disability, and sick leave.  Twelve-month employees receive vacation based on years of experience. If you know someone who is interested in working at a job where they can make a difference and receive great benefits, please encourage them to attend one of these events.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Mike Humbert, Hourly Personnel, 355-1276.

Lifelong Learning Courses Offered On-Line for the First Time - Lifelong Learning, 206 Wilkins Street, Greenville, 29605, will offer a Graduate class on line, Strategies for Working with At-Risk Boys, starting Monday, July 11.  Also, there are still openings for the Developing an Understanding of the Impact of Socio-economics on Student Achievement (June 13, 14, 15, 16, and 20, 21, 22, 23, 12:30-5:30 pm,) offered at the Sullivan Center.  Both courses are recertification, 3 graduate hour credit courses through the College of Charleston.  For more information visit Lifelong Learning’s website or call Terry Culbertson, 355- 6095.  Audience:  All Teachers and Principals.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

NONE

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Payroll & Insurance Services Call Center — The Payroll and Insurance Services (Benefits) Departments have implemented a call center to improve service to District employees.  The Benefits call center (355-1188) is “live” and the Payroll call center (355-0920) will be “live” beginning Wednesday, June 1.  When a call is made to either department, the caller will be introduced to a menu of options.  The menu will provide information and route callers to appropriate staff.  Please be patient as we implement this change and note that during heavy call times, callers will be placed in a queue until a staff member is available.  Audience: All Employees.

Graduation Edition of Class Acts Supplement in The Greenville News – Class Acts—Graduation edition newspaper supplement will be published this Sunday, May 29, in The Greenville News.  This edition will feature our 14 high school valedictorians and graduation schedule, and will include the 2010-11 Progress Report to the Community. The electronic flipbook edition will be posted on the GCS website.  Also, the FINAL 2010-11 edition of Class Acts featuring state and national award-winning students, staff, and schools will be published Sunday, June 5.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Susan Clarke, Communications Department, 355-8874.

Courier Mail Schedule - Courier Mail will run regular routes, Friday, May 27 and Friday, June 3.  The summer schedule of Thursdays only will begin on Thursday, June 9 and continue through Thursday, August 11.  Regular Tuesday and Friday routes will begin the week of August 15.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Ron Werntz, 355-3008.

REMINDER: End-of-Year Schedule (All Locations Closed Monday, May 30)– In response to requests and input from principals, we will close again this year on Memorial Day/ Professional Development Day/Exchange Day (Monday, May 30).  Closing that day will save about $50,000 in energy costs.  For the week of Monday, May 30 – Friday, June 3, we will operate a Summer Hours Schedule on Tuesday – Friday of that week.  Student hours on May 31 – June 2 are NOT impacted.  These last three days of school are half-days for students.  The impact on employees is summarized below.

· Teachers - Work extended hours Tuesday, May 31 – Friday, June 3 OR take an appropriate one-day leave - earned exchange day, personal leave, or full-deduct day.

· Aides and School Nurses - Work their regular hours on Tuesday, May 31 through Thursday, June 2 (last work day for them).

· All Other Employees - Work summer schedule as noted above or use available vacation, personal leave, or compensatory time.

Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Your Supervisor.

Summer Book Sale – Friends of the Library – Teachers and students are invited to purchase books this summer at The Friends of the Library, Merovan Center, Building E, on July 7 and August 4, 2011, from 9-12.  The book sale is in the first building on the left when you enter the Merovan entrance across from Kohl's on Woodruff Road.  Patrons of the Summer Sale do not have to be members of Friends' to take advantage of this offer.  Cash, checks, and debit/credit cards are accepted. Audience: Everyone.  Contact: Friends of the Library.

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.

Healthy Living Tips:

· Don't Ignore Fish when you are planning your weekly diet.  Fish is a fabulous food - lots of variety in taste and texture, versatile and low in saturated fat.  It's also low in calories - the perfect healthy diet food.  Aim to include a fish dish in your diet at least twice a week - and more often is better!

· Top Five Stress Busters: Get regular exercise, take up a hobby, pet your dog or cat, de-clutter, and LAUGH…awaken your sense of humor!

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES REMEMBER)

May 27 (full day), May 31, June 1, 2 (half days) - Exams

Monday, May 30 - Student Holiday, ALL locations Closed Per Revised End-of-Year Schedule for Employees

May 31 – June 2 - Half-Day Student Attendance (Elementary: 8:00 -12:00, Middle: 8:30 – 12:45, and High: 8:45 – 1:15)

Tuesday, May 31—Friday, June 3 — End of Year Schedule For Employees  (See Above)

May 31-June 1 - High School Graduations

Thursday, June 2 — Makeup Day #3—LAST STUDENT ATTENDANCE DAY (Revised Last Day for Students) End of 4th Quarter

Friday, June 3 — Professional Development Day (Schools/Workday, Exchange Day)

Friday, June 3 — Report Cards

Monday, June 6—Friday, August 5 — Summer Schedule (All Locations Closed Fridays; Extended Hours Monday-Thursday)

Monday, August 8– Friday, August 12 — Summer Schedule (All Locations Closed Monday; Extended Hours Tuesday-Friday)