March 28, 2013                                                  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

ALL EMPLOYEES

Transportation Job Fair - A Transportation Job Fair will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at MT Anderson (Old Southside HS) from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.  Our goal is to fill vacancies for Bus Drivers and Bus Aides (special needs) for the upcoming 2013-2014 school year.  Please assist us in meeting this critical need by informing your relatives, friends and those in your community that may have an interest in working in Transportation with Greenville County Schools.  These positions are full time and include health and dental benefits.  Click HERE for qualifications needed and job advantages. Thank you for your support and assistance!  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Mike Humbert, Human Resources – Operations, 355-1276.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

DON’T FORGET - 2013 Employee of the Year nominations are due Thursday, April 11. We are seeking outstanding employees to be nominated for these awards sponsored by Greenville Federal Credit Union.  Employees of the Year receive a crystal award and $500 while their school/location receives $500 to share the honor with staff.  The seven nomination categories include: 1. School Administrator; 2. Assistant School Administrator; 3. School Support Employee (any faculty/staff member who is not a teacher, administrator, custodian or food service employee); 4. Operations Employee; 5. District Professional Employee; 6. District Support Employee; and 7. Emerging Teacher (two levels). Click HERE for entry form, guidelines, and additional information.  The nominee’s supervisor must sign the nomination form.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Sandra Welch, Communications Department, 355-3888.

ALL TEACHERS

Internal Teacher Transfers - Teachers who wish to apply for a transfer for the 2013-2014 school year will utilize Lawson Career Management on the Employee Portal (LCM) to process their application.  Guidelines for transfers are found in Board Rule GBM.  Your current principal must complete the Transfer Evaluation/Excess Evaluation Form and teacher's must attach this form, along with a current resume, to their online application.  There are three transfer pools - Elementary, Middle, and High School Teachers.  Paper transfer forms will not be accepted for the 2013-2014 school year.  Click HERE for link to internal transfer instructions and link to LCM application.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Deb Cucchiara, Human Resources, 355-3161.

Summer School Teachers/Summer School Site Administrator Pool - Teachers who wish to apply to the Summer School Teacher and/or Summer School Site Administrator pool will utilize Lawson Career Management (LTM) on the Employee Portal to process their application.  To access LCM, please click HERE and click on the appropriate job to submit your application:  Please click HERE for directions regarding how to navigate through LCM.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Questions regarding Summer School openings contact Treva Lee at 355-2812.  Questions regarding LTM contact Debra Cucchiara at 355-3161.

ING Unsung Heroes Grant - One hundred $2,000 grants will be awarded to K-12 educators utilizing new teaching methods to improve learning.  Applicant is required to submit an online application describing an existing or proposed project.  Of the 100 finalists chosen to receive grants, three will be selected to receive additional awards of $25,000 (1st place), $10,000 (2nd place) and $5,000 (3rd place).  Individuals interested in applying must register and request the application form, found here.  Deadline: April 30, 2013.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

Target Arts Grants - Grants of $2,000 are available to K-12 educators for the purpose of providing students with arts and cultural experiences.  Programs must have a curriculum component.  Programs may include in-school performances, artist-in-residency programs, workshops, etc. Individuals interested in applying must create an online account and complete the online application form, found here.  Deadline: April 30, 2013. Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

Snapdragon Book Foundation Grants - Foundation awards funding of varying amounts ($800 to $20,000+) to fund the purchase of traditional format books (no e-books).  K-12 educators are encouraged to visit the website to review previously successful projects.  Application is available here.  Deadline: April 15, 2013.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

Early Childhood Reading Grants - Target is awarding $2,000 grants to support programs that foster a love of reading in K-3 students.  Individuals interested in applying must create an online account and complete the online application form, found here.  Deadline: April 30, 2013.  Audience: Elementary Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

Creative Leadership Grants - Elementary schools are encouraged to apply for the Champion Creatively Alive Children grant program.  Twenty schools will receive grants of $2,500 and an additional $1,000 in Crayola products.  Applicants must present plans for infusing school-wide creativity in an effort to enrich creative capabilities and confidence. Principal must be a member of NAESP.  Online application and project criteria are available here.  Deadline: June 21, 2013.  Audience: Elementary Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

PARTNERSHIPS

NONE

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

March 29 Paycheck (Good Friday) - Our next paycheck date is THIS Friday, March 29.  Even though district offices and some banks will be closed, there will be no issues with direct deposit funds being credited to employee’s direct deposit accounts on this date.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Payroll Call Center, 355-0920.

Hillcrest High Greenhouse Industries Spring Plant Sale — Hillcrest Greenhouse Industries will host its annual Spring Plant Sale at Hillcrest High School on Friday, April 12 from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 13 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Click HERE for a list of plants for sale.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Mark Earle, Hillcrest High Ag Teacher, 355-3463.

ALL TEACHERS

Palmetto Heroes Home Loan Fund – The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) is once again making funds available to help South Carolina's heroes - law enforcement officers, correctional officers, teachers, firefighters, nurses, veterans and EMS personnel - that want to become homeowners.  The 2013 Palmetto Heroes Program offers qualified homebuyers a low interest rate of 3% and $5,000 in down payment assistance - some buyers may even qualify for up to $8,000 in down payment assistance on newly constructed homes.  Please click HERE for more information.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: For more information, contact one of the real estate professionals, banks or mortgage brokers certified in SC Housing programs. Visit www.SCHousing.com for a complete list.

DRIVER’S EDUCATION TEACHERS

If you are a Driver’s Education Teacher and are applying to get “Tester Status,” you will need to provide the DMV with a current background check.  Human Resources will run the background check for you if you provide Human Resources with the GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CONSUMER AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE located in the new hire forms packet located at: http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Departments/HR/docs/admin_new_forms.pdf.  The release and directions are located on page 13 – 17.  Please attach the release to an email request to run this background check for the purpose of obtaining “Tester Status” as a Driver’s Education Teacher.  Please allow 2 business days for the completion of your request.  All emails with complete release forms should be sent to the HR Processing Center.  Once the background checks are received, the Processing Center will send you a copy for the DMV.  Audience: Driver’s Education Teachers.  Contact: HR Processing Center, 355-2500.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

NEW! Golden Apple Rewards App – We now have an app for the Golden Apple Rewards Discount Program.  Log on to www.goldenapplerewards.com from your smart phone or tablet.  A message box will drop down with directions for adding the app to your home screen.  After installing the app, go back to your home screen and you will see the Rewards icon with a golden apple and the words GCS Rewards underneath.  For assistance installing the app, see Mobile App Help at the bottom of the Golden Apple Rewards mobile site.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Joey Edgins, Eplee & Associates, 271-9774.

MISCELLANEOUS

ALL EMPLOYEES

The Schools Channel (Charter Channel 99, AT&T U-verse 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:

Revitalizing Sleep!  Getting enough sleep each night should be a priority for good health and wellness.  Without enough sleep it is difficult to concentrate during the day, stress levels rise, and the body doesn’t spend the necessary time conducting repairs that have occurred during waking hours.  Seven to eight hours of sleep are needed to revitalize the human body.

Six weeks to a positive health habit!  As the warm days of spring slowly arrive, there is no better time to begin healthy walks to de-stress, to spend time with a friend, and to begin a six-week commitment to an exercise/fitness program.  Get those necessary pieces that can motivate for success; buy new sneakers that provide comfort and support when you exercise, comfortable walking clothes, and listen to “moving music.”  At the end of six weeks, a positive new health behavior will be the result.

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER)

2012-13 Employee Calendar

2012-13 Student/Parent Calendar

2012-13 Student Calendar (Spanish)

April 1-5 — Spring Break (April 4 & 5 Required Leave for 12-Month Employees)

Tuesday, April 9 — Report Cards

Thursday, April 11 — Deadline to Submit Employee of the Year Nominations. See details above under Awards/Applications/Contests/Grants.

Thursday, April 18 - Ready, Set, Go Retirement Seminar, 4:00 p.m. at the MT Anderson Support Center. (For employees planning to retire.)