September 14, 2012   - REVISED                                  ebulletinboard Archive

To help keep you informed about events, workshops and other matters of interest, ebulletinboard is e-mailed on pay dates (August 15, 2012 - May 30, 2013) 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.

Please note the following:

1) Benefits Open Enrollment Notice  (New)

2) Employee Website Link Changes

EVENTS/WORKSHOPS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Greenville County Marching Band Exhibition - All 14 GCS high school bands will participate in this “first” for Greenville County THIS Saturday, September 15 beginning at 3:50 p.m. at North Greenville University.  Every band will perform their school’s marching show and perform an arrangement of “America.” About 900 students will participate.  Admission is $5; Children under 10 are free.  Click HERE for each band’s scheduled performance time.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Brian Grant, 355-1845.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL TEACHERS

NONE

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Do you have a Facebook page?  If so, remember to “Like” Greenville County Schools.

Annual Enrollment for Insurance Coverage (September 17 – October 31, 2012) – Please click HERE for the Annual Enrollment summary document.  In addition to the summary, employees should read the Insurance Advantage newsletter and attend their mandatory meeting with a Ward Services counselor.  The electronic version of the Insurance Advantage can be accessed by clicking on the following link: http://www.eip.sc.gov/publications/IA_Active.pdf?ts=-534192932.

Audience: Principals, All Employees.  Contact: Insurance Services/Benefits Department, 355-0960.

South Carolina Retirement Systems (SCRS) Service Purchase Costs to Change January 2, 2013 - Effective January 2, 2013, the calculation process used to determine the cost of purchasing additional years of certain types of service credit will change.  If you are interested in purchasing service, please click HERE to read more information and, if necessary, contact the South Carolina Retirement System.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: South Carolina Retirement System. 800-868-9002.

Third Annual NBC News Education Nation Teacher Town Hall with Brian Williams (Sunday, September 23, 12 – 2PM EDT Live on msnbc) - Please click HERE for a message from NBC News’ Brian Williams.  You may visit (facebook link: www.facebook.com/educationnation) to answer questions, share ideas and tell them what you want to discuss!  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Oby Lyles, Communications, 355-8870.

Employee Section of Website - Where Do I Find…?  The Employee Section of the District website has tabs for specific employee groups. They are Hourly, Support, Substitutes, and Certified/Administrative.  Each tab has information that is unique to that employee group, as well as links to general information about benefits and policies.  Frequently Asked Questions:

· When do I get paid?  Pay Schedules & Pay Dates are available here:  http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Employees/main.asp?titleid=salaries

· Where is the Name Change form on the Employee section? http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Employees/docs/finance/UniversalAddressChange.pdf

· What other forms are available on the Employee section?  Direct Deposit, Retirement Benefits, W2 and W4 Forms, and much more.

Audience: All Employees.  Contact: If you have further questions, please call the Service Center at 355-3100.  A representative will be happy to assist you.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

GCSD Discount for BI-LO Center Events – GCS employees can now purchase discounted tickets online to BI-LO Center events.  CLICK HERE and scroll down to “Supergroups” to find shows with discounted prices.  Then click Book Your Tickets Online and Find Tickets.  Our Special Offer Code/Password is GCSD. For a complete listing of discounted events throughout the year, CLICK HERE.  This link is updated throughout the year with new events.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Rhonda Ratliff, BI-LO Center Group Sales Manager, 250-4952.

Free Private LASIK Dinner Seminar - Carolina Cornea and Laser Center is offering GCS employees a free dinner seminar on Tuesday, October 2, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at their offices at 200 Patewood Drive, Suite B180.  You will receive a $500 gift certificate toward a LASIK procedure and a free pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses ($140 value).  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Anne V. Parker, MD, 286-3700 or 1-800-818-2777.

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:

Choose exercises you enjoy.  When you enjoy certain physical activities, you’ll naturally want to do them. Exercise isn’t about suffering and pushing yourself.  Instead, exercise is about being healthy and having fun.   Choosing from a variety of exercises and physical activities is more interesting and decreases burnout.

Breathe Deeply!  Oxygen so important to a healthy life. You may know how to breathe, but are you breathing properly? A full breath is one where your lungs are completely filled, your abdomen expands and there’s minimum movement in your shoulders.  Deep breathing is not only good for all parts of the body, but an excellent method for immediate relaxation.

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER)

2012-13 Employee Calendar

2012-13 Student/Parent Calendar

2012-13 Student Calendar (Spanish)

Monday, September 17—Mandatory Annual Insurance Enrollment Meetings Begin

Monday, September 24—Interim Progress Reports

Friday, September 28—Half Day Attendance for 4K & Preschool Special Education Students (Curriculum Planning for Teachers)

Wednesday, October 10—South Carolina Retirement System Meeting About Plan Changes, 4:00 p.m., MT Anderson Support Center

Thursday, October 18—Professional Development Workday/District—Full Day

Friday, October 19—Professional Development Workday/Schools—Parent Teacher Conferences and MAP Improvement (Exchange Day #1)

Friday, October 26—End 1st Quarter Grading Period

Sunday, November 4—Daylight Savings Time Ends (1st Sunday in November)

Monday, November 5—Report Cards

Tuesday, November 6—Election Day (Schools and Offices Closed; 12-Month Employee Holiday)

Wednesday, November 21 — Schools and Offices Closed; 12-Month Employee Required Leave

November 22-23 – Schools and Offices Closed (12-Month Holidays)

November 21, 22, 23 — Thanksgiving Break