December 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.

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Reporting Suspected Cases of Child Abuse/Neglect – Click the following links for the protocol for reporting suspected cases of child abuse/neglect and the state law regarding reporting suspected cases of abuse that do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Social Services [DSS].

· In cases where the suspected perpetrator is the child’s parent or guardian, or person responsible for the child’s welfare, state law and district policy provide that contact can be made to either DSS or to law enforcement. However, if after contacting DSS, a case worker has not arrived at the school within one hour of school dismissal time on the day the report is made, the reporting school official should notify law enforcement.

· Additionally, section B of state law 63-7-310[B] provides that if you become aware of a situation that leads you to believe a child has been abused or is in a potentially abusive situation that threatens his welfare, and that the abuse is perpetrated by someone other than the person responsible for the child’s care [ex. neighbor or teacher], a report must be made to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

These actions are to ensure that a student is not sent into a potentially harmful situation without investigation by the proper authority. Audience: All Employees. Contact: Ken Arnold, Attendance Services, 355-2064.

403(b) Universal Availability Notification - IRS Guidelines require annual notification about the District’s 403(b) plan.  Please click HERE for the “Notice to Eligible Employees of an Opportunity to Make Elective Deferrals to a 403(b) Annuity Plan”.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Insurance Services Department, 355-0960, or [email-masked].

2011 W2 Distribution - W2’s will be mailed to the employee’s address on file no later than January 31, 2012.  From a district computer, all employees need to access Lawson Employee Self Service (ESS) before January 13, 2012 to verify their address.  To view and, if necessary, change your address:

1. From the District’s website, click on the Employee Portal icon

2. Click on Employee Portal

3. Click on Employee Info (Lawson Self-Service)

4. The Lawson log-in screen will display; enter your log-in information.  For log-in issues, contact the ETS Help Desk.

5. Once you are logged into ESS, click on GCSD Self-Service

6. Click on Employee

7. Click on Personal Information

8. Click on Home Address

The address on file will display.  If any of the information is wrong, change the information and then click UPDATE.  Important Note: SCRS, ORP Vendors and the Employee Insurance Program (EIP) require separate notification.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Payroll, [email-masked] or 355-0920.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Kroc Center Memberships – The Kroc Center is now OPEN and offering 15% off regular membership rates for GCS employees.  Show your employee pass for the discount.  Click HERE for more information about the Kroc Center and membership rates. Contact: Katie Ayer, 527-5948 for more information.

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:

· Give a gift that supports good health in the year ahead. Here are a few suggestions:  Dumbbell or weight set; exercise or walking music CD; fitness ball with training DVD; fitness center membership; gift card from produce markets; gift card from sporting goods stores; healthy cookbook; indoor or outdoor bicycle; personal trainer gift certificate; resistance bands set; subscription to health magazines; subscription to healthy cooking magazines.

· Eat well and don’t skip the “good for you” stuff during the holidays. Limit your caffeine, sugar, and fat while indulging in lean protein, fruits, veggies and whole grains. Don’t forego the “good stuff” to indulge in the “all-the-extra-stuff.” Consider planning your menus and make things ahead to store in the freezer.

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES REMEMBER)

December 19-30 — Winter Break, Schools and Offices Closed; 12-Month Employee Required Leave on December 19-20

January — School Board Recognition Month

Thursday, January 12 — End 2nd Quarter Grading Period

Friday, January 13 — Professional Development Workday, AM District/PM Schools (Flex), Exchange Day #3

Monday, January 16 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday (12-Month Employee Holiday)

January 18-20 — 5K and 1st Grade Registration for 2012-13

Thursday, January 19 — Report Cards