November 15, 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 15, 2011 - May 30, 2012) 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

Input from Employees Requested to Develop Profile for Superintendent Search - The search has begun for the next superintendent to lead Greenville County Schools after Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher retires later this school year, and the Greenville County School Board wants input from employees to assist with the process.  GCS employees are invited to participate in Employee Forums and/or Public Forums being conducted across Greenville County.  An online survey for input will also be posted on the GCS website beginning November 29 through January 10.  Click HERE for details.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Communications Department, 355-8870.

Winter Hourly Job Fair (Wednesday, November 30, 8:00 a.m.–noon, M.T. Anderson Support Center) – Know someone who would be a good addition to the GCS family?  GCS will host a Job Fair to recruit bus drivers, bus aides, food service operators, and custodians.  Full and part-time positions are available.  Employees receive health and dental benefits, retirement pension, free life insurance, sick and vacation leave, and much more.  Please click HERE for the flyer promoting this event and share with someone interested in working where they can make a difference and receive great benefits.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Mike Humbert, Hourly Personnel, 355-1276.

Golden Strip Career Center Open Clinic - The Golden Strip Career Center cosmetology students invite you to their Golden Opportunity Open Clinic on Saturday, December 10, 2011, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.  Haircuts are $4; facials, manicuring and brow waxing are $3.  Please come out and support the cosmetology students.  All work is done by the students under the supervision of an instructor.  Audience: Employees.  Contact: Beth Walker, Golden Strip Career Center Cosmetology Teacher, 355-1073.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

NONE

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Hepatitis B Shots - Due to poor attendance, PassPort Health is rescheduling the delivery of Hepatitis B shots for the remainder of the school year.  Upon request, and based on job classification, vouchers will be issued to employees who qualify for the shots.  If your position is one of the nine positions deemed as high risk you qualify for Hepatitis B shots.  Call Cathie Storey, 355-3171 for vouchers or questions about eligibility for the vaccine.  The shots will be given at PassPort Health and you will be given directions.  You must have the voucher before PassPort Health will administer the shots.  Audience: Employees Who Qualify for Hepatitis B Shots.  Contact: Cathie Storey, Health Services, 355-3171.

Surrogate Parents - Special Education Services is seeking volunteers to serve as surrogate parents for students with disabilities who have no parent of record.  Volunteers cannot be school board employees or be employed by any other public or private agency involved in the education or care of the child.  Each volunteer is required to attend a three-hour training session.  If you know of a charitable organization who may have volunteers willing to serve as surrogate parents, a representative from Special Education Services would be available to speak to the organization and present more information.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Laura O’Laughlin, Special Education Services, 452-0097.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Sam’s Club One-Day Shopping Pass – Sam’s Club is offering employees a One-Day Pass to be used between Friday, November 18 and Sunday November 20. You must present this pass at the Member Service Desk. The pass is good for one day only.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Nicki Grumbles, Sams Club.

Costco Special Shopping Event – All employees are invited to a special shopping event at Costco, 1021 Woodruff Road, on Saturday, December 10 from 9:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.  Show your Employee Pass to shop without a Costco membership.  Complimentary refreshments will be served.  RSVP to Rose Parthe, 864-297-2578 or [email-masked] by Wednesday, December 7. Audience: All Employees.

Molina’s Mexican Restaurant (Taylors) – Molina’s Mexican Restaurant, located at 2830 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Taylors, is offering GCS employees a 15% discount every Monday. Enjoy your discount at lunch or dinner as a special “thank you.” Audience: Employees.  Contact: Lili Molina, Molina’s Mexican Restaurant, 451-7122.

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:

· Root vegetables such as turnips, sweet potatoes, and many varieties of cabbages are definitely fall favorites!  Roasting, grilling, or baking root vegetables coated in olive oil and spices or herbs provides high nutritional value and is much less time-consuming than preparing casseroles that can be high in sugar and trans fat.

· Plan a daily date with the "stairwell"!  An easy strategy for staying fit and developing a healthy lifestyle is to always take the stairs. It's a great way to burn calories, build endurance, and strengthen the legs.

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES REMEMBER)

November 13-19 - American Education Week, “Great Public Schools: Right Here in Greenville County!”

Wednesday, November 23 — Schools and Offices Closed; 12-Month Employee Required Leave

November 24-25 – Schools and Offices Closed

November 23, 24, 25 — Thanksgiving Break

Monday, November 28 — Interim Progress Reports

Tuesday, November 29—Employee Forums for Superintendent Search, 4:00-5:00 p.m. and 6:00-7:00 p.m., Central Office

Wednesday, November 30—Winter Hourly Job Fair, 8:00 a.m.—Noon, M. T. Anderson Support Center.

Wednesday, November 30—Public Forums for Superintendent Search, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Mauldin High and Travelers Rest High

Thursday, December 1 - Public Forums for Superintendent Search, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Greenville Senior High, Greer High and Woodmont High