May 30, 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.

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EVENTS/WORKSHOPS

NONE

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

ALL TEACHERS

Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation Grants - Title 1 and/or K-12 schools that serve a population in which 65% or more qualify for the National Lunch Program are encouraged to apply for grants through this foundation. The foundation awards refurbished and new instruments to instrumental music programs in existence for at least 3 years and that take place during school hours.  Schools interested in applying must complete the Pre-Qualification Form located here.  Selected schools will be required to complete an additional application form.  Deadline: August 1, 2013.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

Foundation for Technology and Engineering Grants - K-12 technology and engineering educators are eligible to apply for $2,000 scholarships to attend the annual ITEEA conference.  Educator must currently be a member of the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association.  Click here to review all application criteria and requirements.  Deadline: December 1, 2013.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

Good Neighbor Student Achievement Grants - State Farm and Youth Service America are offering $1,500 grants for K-12 programs that enhance student achievement through service learning.  Grant requires a 14+ week Semester of Service beginning Fall 2013 and ending on Global Youth Service Day, April 11-14, 2014.  Click here to review all application criteria and to access the online application.  Deadline: June 23, 2013.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

Best Buy Community Grants - Best Buy is offering grants ranging in value from $4,000 to $6,000 for programs that give teens opportunities through technology.  Funds are intended for use in after-school programs such as photography, robotics, programming, digital imagine, etc.  Click here to review all application criteria and to access the online application.  Deadline: July 1, 2013.  Audience: All Teachers.  Contact: Lisa Finley, Research, Grant Writer, 355-3113.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

ALL EMPLOYEES

Hourly Job Fair - Greenville County Schools will sponsor a Job Fair at Mauldin High on Tuesday, June 11, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. We are targeting to fill the following positions: bus drivers, bus aides (special needs), custodians and food service operators.  Please click HERE for flyer and share with those who may be interested.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Mike Humbert, Human Resources, 355-1276.

ALL TEACHERS

Teachers Retiring/Resigning: Procedure for Becoming a Substitute Teacher for 2013-14 - If teachers who are retiring or resigning want to substitute, they must complete and attach a Substitute Teacher Application to their online Lawson Career Management Internal Application.  They must follow the instructions on the website under How to Apply and use the INTERNAL CANDIDATES link (instructions are there to download or print and use).  The Substitute Teacher Application MUST be signed by the retiree’s Principal BEFORE it is attached to the online application.  Just a reminder, ALL employees who are resigning or retiring completely will be termed in Lawson as of their last day which means they will LOSE access to their district email and the employee portal that final day of employment.  Retirees returning to sub must observe the minimum required 30-day break under SCRS rules.  All those resigning OR retiring will lose access to their district email over the summer and will NOT regain access until they are rehired (likely in August after attending SmartFind training).  SmartFind training classes are listed on the Portal for August and all Retiring/Resigning teachers who want to substitute must sign up for one session BEFORE they leave for the summer (otherwise they will lose their access to the portal).  Audience: Retiring/Resigning Teachers.  Contact: Brittany Oglesby, Human Resources, 355-3355.

REMINDER: Internal Teacher Transfers (Deadline is June 1)

Click HERE for Human Resources’ Home Page.

NOTICES/REQUESTS

ALL EMPLOYEES

Emergency Contacts – Please update your Emergency Contacts via Lawson Employee Self Service.  It is critical that every employee list at least one person that could be reached in the event of an emergency.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Mary Hearne, Human Resources, 355-3974.

Email and Employee Portal Access – ALL employees who are resigning or retiring will lose access to their district email and the employee portal on their final day of employment.  Please retrieve any information needed from each account BEFORE departing the district.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Mary Hearne, Human Resources, 355-3974.

Trip Hazards Reminder - As the school year ends please be aware and observant of trip hazards; keep computer cables, power/extensions cords covered and secured in all common walking areas.  Audience: All Employees.  Contact: Kayle Brown, Workers’ Comp. Coordinator, 355-3009.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

NONE

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.

HEALTHY LIVING TIPS:

Think Safety!  With the recent tornado devastation in Oklahoma in mind, now is a perfect time to rehearse your home or workplace plan during a tornado emergency.  Research supports wearing any available helmet during a tornado to protect the head and brain.  Examples include bike helmets, football helmets, and motorcycle helmets.

Stay Cool!  Avoiding heat-related illness is an important preventative health measure for those who exercise outside, garden, or vacation.  Hydrate often with water, wear light colored, loose-fitting clothing, and use an umbrella to shield intense sunshine.

CALENDAR (IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER)

2012-13 Employee Calendar

2012-13 Student/Parent Calendar

2012-13 Student Calendar (Spanish)

June 4-6 – Half Days for Students

June 5-6 – 2013 High School Graduations

Thursday, June 6- Last Day for Students if no Makeup Days are Needed

Friday, June 7 – Makeup Day #3 (If day is not needed, June 10 Professional Dev. Day moves to this date.)

Monday, June 10 – Professional Dev. Schools–Workday (Moves to June 7 if makeup day not needed)

Tuesday, June 11 – Professional Dev. Schools-Workday-Exchange Day. (Moves to June 10 if June 7 makeup day not needed)

Tuesday, June 11 – Report Cards

Summer Work Schedule – Four Day Work Weeks.  12-Month Employees Work Extended Hours or Take Leave on June 10 – August 9 (Closed Fridays) and August 12 -16 (Closed Monday)

2013-14 Employee Calendar

2013-14 Student/Parent Calendar

2013-14 Student Calendar (Spanish)