May 15, 2012                                                       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.

Make A Difference: Register, Know the Candidates and Issues, and Vote!

GCS employees can make a difference by voting!  The next elections are the Democratic and Republican Primaries on Tuesday, June 12.  To vote, you must be registered with the county.  Deadline to register was May 11, 2012.

For a list of candidates, visit the SC Commission website at www.scvotes.org.

EVENTS/WORKSHOPS

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AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

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PARTNERSHIPS

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NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Proposed 2012-13 General Fund Budget – The first reading of the 2012-13 General Fund Budget was Tuesday, May 15.  Click HERE for the summary.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Your Supervisor.

Elections and Political Campaigns – Below is a quick “Do and Don’t” list for employees.  Audience:  All Employees.  Contact: Supervisor.

Do and Don’t List for Elections and Political Campaigns

· Employees are encouraged to register, to know the candidates and issues, and to vote in all elections.

· On their personal time, outside of work hours, and off school/district property, employees may do as they choose as a citizen to support a candidate or ballot issue.

· During the work day, employees must follow the State Ethics Law and Board policy.

Ballot Issues (Public votes on these, such as elections and referenda.)

· During the work day and while on school/district property, employees cannot promote/oppose any candidate running for any office or campaign for/against a referendum. (This means NO distribution of materials, NO campaign buttons and/or dress, and NO e-mails from work.)

· Employees cannot use public funds, staff, equipment, materials or buildings to influence an election or referendum.

Non-ballot Issues (Public does not vote.  These are bills introduced in the State Legislature.)

· While nothing in the State Ethics Law addresses non-ballot issues, employees should follow the same guidelines as those listed above for ballot issues.  Also, please note that GCS Board Policy GB limits personal use of district resources such as e-mail to “incidental use.”

Request for Foster Families – Greenville County is in need of additional foster homes.  If you are interested, please contact the SC Youth Advocate Program- Resource (Foster) Family Program at 864- 312-6700.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Betsy Gray-Manning, Recruiter- SC YAP, 864-312-6700.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

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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:

· Summer and regular exercise!  Walking or biking remains at the top of the list as best exercises for all ages and genders.  Remember to always keep safety a priority when walking; wear light colored clothing and always walk facing traffic.  The heat and humidity of South Carolina can steal your water supply very quickly.  Drinking water regularly throughout the day, keeps the body from dehydrating during exercise.

· The many benefits of yoga!  There are so many physiological benefits of yoga including improved posture, strength, and flexibility.  However, it’s the positive psychological benefits of yoga that attract many people to try yoga and stay with it.  Yoga improves mood, memory, attention span, and well-being, while decreasing anxiety and depression.

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER)

Thursday, May 17—Salute to Education Banquet, TD Convention Center Ballroom, 6:30 p.m.  (Ticket orders closed.)

Saturday, May 19— Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration

Thursday, May 24—2012 Retirement Dinner, Embassy Suites Hotel, 6:30 p.m.  (Invitations have been mailed to Retirees who Qualify to Attend.)

Monday, May 28 — Memorial Day Holiday (Incl. 12-Month Employees)

May 30, 31, June 1 — Half Days Scheduled for last 3 Days of School (4K Sites: 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m., Elementary: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Middle: 8:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m., High: 8:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.)

May 31 and June 1 — 2012 High School Graduations at Timmons Arena and Bi-Lo Center (Rehearsal Schedules Included)

Friday, June 1 — 4K-12 Last Attendance Day, End of 4th Quarter

June 4—August 13 — 2012 Summer Work Schedule: Closed Fridays from June 4-August 10, and also Monday, August 13 (4-Day Work Weeks)

June 4 & 5 — Professional Development Schools/Workday

Tuesday, June 5—Report Cards