March 15, 2016 ebulletinboard Archive
ebulletinboard is e-mailed on pay dates in August - May (except during extended holidays) to all employees to inform you about events, workshops and other matters of interest. Principals and other location supervisors should post one copy for employees who do not have e-mail. Editions are archived for reference.
AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS
ALL EMPLOYEES
REMINDER: 2016 Employee of the Year Awards (Deadline to Submit Nominations is Wednesday, April 6) - We are seeking outstanding employees to be nominated for the 2016 Employee of the Year Awards sponsored by Greenville Federal Credit Union. Each Employee of the Year receives a crystal award and $500 and his/her school/location receives $500 to share the honor with staff. Click HERE for entry form, guidelines, and additional information. Note – Nomination forms must be signed by the employee’s supervisor. The seven nomination categories are: School Administrator, Assistant School Administrator, School Support Employee, Operations Employee, District Professional Employee, District Support Employee, and Emerging Teacher (two levels). Audience: All Employees. Contact: Sandra Welch, Communications Department, 355-3888.
2016 Attendance Blitz - Congratulations to Sue Cleveland Elementary, Northwest Middle, and Blue Ridge High schools for winning the 2016 Attendance Blitz. They held special activities during the first semester and raised their student attendance rates. Winners were chosen from participating schools that had the highest attendance percentage increase when comparing their 90th day average daily attendance rates from 2014-15 and 2015-16 school years. Sue Cleveland Elementary posted an increase of 8.48%, Northwest Middle had an increase of 0.93%, and Blue Ridge High’s attendance increased 0.55%. Click HERE for more information. Audience: All Employees. Contact: Ken Arnold, Attendance/Social Work Services, 355-2064.
HUMAN RESOURCES
RETIRING EMPLOYEES
REMINDER: 2016 Retirement Dinner – The 2016 Retirement Dinner will be held at the TD Convention Center on Thursday, May 26, at 6:30 p.m. Please note requirements listed below for employees to be included in the dinner:
· Employees must meet retirement guidelines to be included in this year’s event.
· A Termination of Employment Form must be submitted by the employee’s supervisor to Human Resources by Thursday, March 24.
· A Retirement Banquet Information Sheet must be completed by the retiring employees who meet the guidelines and returned to Human Resources per the instructions on the form.
Employees who come off TERI or retire and continue to work for GCS will be recognized at the banquet in the year when they end their employment with the district unless they have already been invited to the dinner in a previous year. Retirement Dinner invitations will be mailed to retirees in early May. Audience: Retiring Employees. Contacts: Retirement and Benefits Questions - Benefits Department, 355-0960; Retirement Banquet Information Sheet Questions – Renee Wilson, Human Resources, 355-3355; Retirement Dinner Questions - Sandra Welch, Communications, 355-3888.
ALL EDUCATORS
Summer Opportunities (Listed Below) - Audience: All Educators. Contact: Stephanie Meek, Instructional Technology, 355-3357.
Elementary Summer School Teachers - Certified Early Childhood or Elementary teachers are needed for Reading and Math summer camps. Multiple positions are available. Teachers will be paid a stipend of $30/hr.
· Mandatory training Dates are June 8 and 10
· Camp Dates are: June 13-16, June 20—23, June 27-30, July 11-14
Teachers will work from 7:45-2:45 and must be available to teach all four weeks. Interested applicants should contact Stephanie Meek at smeek@greenville.k12.sc.us or 355-3357. Teachers must submit a resume to Stephanie Meek and must have a principal recommendation. Principal needs to email the statement of recommendation to Stephanie Meek.
Summer Camp Administrators - Summer Camp Administrators are needed. The Reading and Math camps are for elementary school students. Please apply through the Human Resources page on the district website.
Fountas and Pinnell Benchmarking - Multiple teachers are needed for Reading Fountas and Pinnell benchmarking. A May training will be required. Benchmarkers will be needed for the weeks of June 13-16 and July 11-14. The stipend pays $30/hr.
Special Education Aides - Special Education Aides are needed for Reading and Math Summer camps. The stipend pay is $12/hr. The dates are:
· Mandatory Training Dates are June 8 and 10
· Camp Dates are June 13-16, June 20—23, June 27-30, July 11-14
Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page
NOTICES/REQUESTS
ALL EMPLOYEES
Retirement & Insurance Benefit Options for Employees Planning to Retire in 2016 - Employees planning to retire have the opportunity to attend two, separate presentations: Understanding Retirement Benefit Payment Options, Thursday, April 14, 4:00 p.m., and Understanding Retirement Insurance Benefit Options, Thursday, April 21, 4:00 p.m. Registration is not required and both presentations will be held at the M.T. Anderson Support Center. If you would like to receive a personalized retirement benefits estimate, please e-mail benefits@greenville.k12.sc.us. In the subject line, write retirement benefits estimate and, in the body of the email, write your name, employee number, and expected date of retirement. Audience: All Employees. Contact: The Benefits Department, 355-0960, benefits@greenville.k12.sc.us.
12-MONTH EMPLOYEES
2016 Summer Work Schedule - The 2016 Summer Work Schedule will begin Monday, June 6 and end Friday, August 5. Employees will work extended hours from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Monday-Thursday of each week. Locations will be closed on Fridays. Audience: 12 Month Employees. Contact: Your Supervisor.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS
ALL EMPLOYEES
Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Employees can purchase discounted tickets to Harlem Globetrotters, Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic, Outcry, and Let’s Dance. Other discounts are also listed on the flyer. Please refer to the Quick Reference Guide to make it easier to order tickets. Audience: All Employees. Contact: Rhonda Ratcliff, 864-250-4952.
Burkes Outlet Employee Appreciation Event – Burkes Outlet on Woods Crossing Road invites employees to a Thank You event on Friday, March 25. Employees will receive 15% off their entire purchase when you use your Burkes Outlet One Card. It’s a free card that can be obtained at the time of purchase. Audience: All Employees. Contact: Jennifer Shinta, Store Manager, 864-987-1091.
2016 Carowinds Discount Tickets – GCS employees can purchase 2016 Carowinds tickets online at discounted prices. Online tickets are $38.50 (weekdays) or $40.00 (weekends) plus tax. Normal gate price is $62.99 plus tax. In addition, Employee Appreciation Tickets will be available for $37.00 which includes admission and parking ONLY on the weekends of June 4-5 and June 11-12. Visit carowinds.com/save and enter Username Greenville1 and Password Tickets. This link will be activated on March 25. Audience: All Employees. Contact: Libby Sellers, 864-877-7780.
MISCELLANEOUS
ALL EMPLOYEES
The Schools Channel (Charter Digital Channel 190, AT&T U-verse Channel 99, 24 hours a day, GCS homepage) – You can watch the Schools Channel live on the district website. The link appears on the district homepage. Click HERE to learn more about the Schools Channel programs and TV schedule.
GCS YouTube Channel – Click HERE to watch the latest from Greenville County Schools. Contacts: Meredith Murray or Jeff Hoffman, Video Production Services, 452-0122.
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CALENDAR
2015-16 Calendars: Employee, Student, Spanish
Thursday, March 24—Supervisor should send a Termination of Employment Form to Human Resources for their employees who plan to retire and also meet the guidelines to attend the Retirement Dinner. Those retirees should submit a Retirement Banquet Information Sheet (See Above for Complete Information)
Friday, March 25 — Makeup Day #3
March 28—April 1 — Spring Break (March 31 & April 1 are Required Leave Days for 12-Month Employees. Required leave days are Listed on the Employee Calendar. Schools and Offices Reopen on Monday, April 4.
Wednesday, April 6 – Deadline to Submit Nominations for 2016 Employee of the Year Awards (See Above for Complete Information)
