December 14, 2012                              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.

EVENTS/WORKSHOPS

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AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

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PARTNERSHIPS

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NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Health Insurance Premiums (payroll deductions) Changes in January, 2013 - We were recently notified that the South Carolina Supreme Court has put on hold the employee health insurance premium increase authorized by the Budget and Control Board. The increases in premiums were to start in January 2013.  If you made health plan changes during annual enrollment, your plan change will be made, but the payroll deduction amounts will not reflect the increase.  The Supreme Court is scheduled to make a final decision regarding the increase after a hearing on January 23.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Benefits Department, 355-0960.

Employees Must Verify/Change Their Home Address - W2 forms will be prepared and mailed to employees in January.  It is very important that employees verify their home address.  The address is shown on the Online Pay Stub, as well as Lawson Employee Self Service (ESS).  If your address is wrong, you can make changes using ESS.  ESS Instructions can be accessed from the following link: http:// www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Employees/docs/finance/ess_guide.pdf.  Address changes/ updates must be entered no later than Friday, January 11, 2013.  Please remember the ESS System is only available from computers on the District’s network; it is not accessible from home.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Payroll Call Center, 355-0920.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Golden Apple Rewards Discount Directory - The 2012-13 Golden Apple Rewards Discount Directories will be distributed beginning Monday, December 17.  Each permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee will receive a book.  Substitutes and temporary employees are not eligible.  Please note that speech therapists, psychologists, and physical therapists will receive their books from their departments.  The book PDF will be available on the Employee Portal under Golden Apple Rewards. Employees can also view all the new discounts online at www.goldenapplerewards.com.  Since there are no extra copies, we will be unable to replace lost directories.  Employees must show their GCS Employee Pass to receive the discounts.  All offers are good until November 30, 2013.  Audience: Employees.  Contact: Susan Clarke, Communications Department, 355-8874.

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:

Remember to laugh!  Laughter makes you feel good.  Don't be afraid to laugh out loud at a joke, a funny movie or a comic strip, even when you're alone.  A regular belly-laugh is an important stress reducer.

Holiday Healthy Eating Guide!  Keeping your health a priority during the coming holidays is a “heart healthy” gift to yourself.  Click HERE to view the healthy eating guidelines from our friends at the American Heart Association.

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER)

2012-13 Employee Calendar

2012-13 Student/Parent Calendar

2012-13 Student Calendar (Spanish)

December 20—January 1 — Winter Break (Dec. 20 & 21 - required leave for 12-month employees.)

January — School Board Recognition Month

Thursday, January 17 — End 2nd Quarter Grading Period

Friday, January 18 — Professional Development Workday, AM District/PM Schools (Flex), Exchange Day #2 (Student Holiday)

Monday, January 21 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday (Also 12-Month Employee Holiday)

January 22-25 — 5K and 1st Grade Registration for 2013-14

Thursday, January 24 — Report Cards

January 30-February 1 – 4K Pre-Registration for 2013-14