February 15, 2017 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.
HUMAN RESOURCES
GCS Cohort, Summer 2017: MEd and EdS Cohort with Building-Level Certification - Clemson University is seeking educators with strong leadership potential to join their Greenville cohort beginning in the Summer of 2017. Employees of Greenville County Schools are eligible to join the cohort and receive fee and tuition reductions.
For additional details, you are invited to attend an Information Session online on February 23 at 5:30 p.m., or on March 15 at the University Center, at 5:30 p.m. Both the MEd and EdS degrees lead to principal licensure. In addition to essential management skills, the program develops a range of essential leadership skills that empower educators to lead regardless of position and hierarchy. Most courses include significant field-based experiences so that candidates are engaging in different forms of leadership throughout the program. The MEd is 36 hours and the EdS is 30 hours. Cohort sizes over 15 result in significant cost savings in addition to Clemson’s already low tuition rates for graduate education. The application deadline is April 10. Classes begin on May 16.
Contact: For admission and online session, Alison Search, (864) 656-2370
For program questions, Dr. Frederick Buskey, (828) 550-3790
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page
NOTICES/REQUESTS
Academic Division Newsletters - Click on the links to view the February newsletter for Elementary and Secondary. Contact: Jeff McCoy, 355-3134
REMINDER: Shoe Donations to Schools through Innersole Project – Innersole, an organization co-founded by USC’s Dawn Staley, provides new sneakers for SC children who are homeless or in need. Since Greenville is hosting the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament, Greenville County Schools is partnering with Innersole to collect new sneakers. Innersole accepts new sneakers in any size for children of all ages. Donations are being collected through Wednesday, February 22, through each school’s PE or Athletic Department. Sneakers can also be dropped off at the Central Office, MT Anderson and all schools. Donated sneakers will be picked up at each school from February 23 –February 28, 2017.
Contact: Melissa Patterson, 355-3181
Summer Academy 2017, Call for Proposals is Now Open - It is that time of year to begin thinking about what you can offer as a GCSD employee to have a positive impact on student achievement. We want you to share your great ideas, strategies, and resources with your fellow employees. Summer Academy will be held July 17-20, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mauldin High School. Proposals must be submitted by March 17, 2017. Click here to complete a proposal form to facilitate a workshop.
Contact: Jeff McCoy, 355-3134
Opportunity for Interpreters/Translators - There will be an interest meeting on Monday, February 27, in the Central Office Board Room, 301 East Camperdown Way, Greenville, for employees interested in potentially serving as an hourly interpreter/translator. Two sessions will be held: Session 1 from 4:30-5:30 p.m., and Session 2 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. If you are planning to attend, sign up for one session on the portal under “Interpreter Information Meeting.”
Contact: Ashley Ziemer, 355-2979
Instructional Coach Institute - ICI provides the opportunity for an aspiring instructional coach to develop the skills and knowledge base necessary to be an effective instructional coach. ICI is a project-based course designed to build knowledge and skills relative to the roles of an instructional coach through mentor feedback, expert leaders, research, group sharing, online professional dialogue, and field experiences. The course leads participants through the cycle of using multiple data points to motivate professional development opportunities, observations, and instructional decisions. Requirements: Four years of teaching experience; principal recommendation; master’s degree/enrolled in a master’s program.
2017-2018 ICI dates: June 8, (9 a.m.- 4 p.m.) - MT Anderson Conf. Room A; August 10, (9 a.m.- 4 p.m.) - MT Anderson Conf. Room A. The remaining sessions are held at MT Anderson Conf. Room A from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: August 29, September 12, October 3, October 24, November 7, December 5, January 9, February 13, and March 13. Complete the application to express interest in the 2017-2018 Instructional Coach Institute. Applications must be submitted no later than March 3, 2017. Applicants will be notified of status by March 31, 2017.
Contact: Academics
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS
Peace Center Educator Night - The Peace Center is hosting an Educator Night on Wednesday, April 12. Join your colleagues for a performance of the hilarious new Broadway musical comedy Something Rotten!, in which two brothers set out to write a hit show that’s better than Shakespeare’s and end up creating the world’s first musical. Educators can save 15% on tickets through this special offer. Click here to secure your tickets or call the box office at 864-467-3000 and mention promo code PCEDUCATOR. In addition, a Peace Talk will be held prior to the performance at 6:30 p.m., and teachers can earn PD points for attending both the Talk and performance.
Contact: Michael J. Ciaccia, Audience Development Associate, Peace Center for the Performing Arts
Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Discounts are available for many upcoming shows. See attached flyer for listings. Please use promo code GCSD. Information can also be found online here.
Contact: groupsales@bswarena.com
Golden Apple Rewards Discounts – H & R Block has a special offer for GCS employees. Click here for the details. Visit www.goldenapplerewards.com to see all of the discounts available to employees.
Contact: Kristin Barthel, Eplee + Associates
MISCELLANEOUS
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.
HEALTH AND WELLNESSS
Keep a Food Diary - Write down what you eat, how much, when, and why. For example, what do you eat when you're stressed out? Keeping a food diary has many benefits, from encouraging weight loss to improving nutrition to pinpointing food intolerances. A food diary can also help you recognize emotional issues affecting your weight-loss efforts.
Keep an Exercise Diary - Record your physical activity, including how long, how often and how hard you work out. An exercise diary keeps track of your activity on a daily basis, provides motivation, helps prevent injury and helps identify weaknesses. Keeping an exercise diary should be simple and shouldn't take up a lot of your valuable time.
CALENDAR
Monday, February 20 Presidents’ Day (Holiday for Students and 12-Month Employees)
Through February 22 Accepting new sneaker donations for the Innersole Project
Thursday, February 23 Online information session for GCS Cohort, Summer 2017: MEd and EdS Cohort
with Building-Level Certification at 5:30 p.m., Alison Search, (864) 656-2370
Monday, February 27 Interpreter Information Meeting, Central Office Board Room, attend one
session, 4:30-5:30 p.m. or 6:00-7:00 p.m., Ashley Ziemer, 355-2979
Friday, March 3 Deadline—Application for Instructional Coach Institute
Wednesday, March 15 Information session for GCS Cohort, Summer 2017: MEd and EdS Cohort
With Building-Level Certification at 5:30 at the University Center,
Alison Search, (864) 656-2370
Thursday, March 16 Makeup Day #1
Friday, March 17 Makeup Day #2
Deadline to complete a proposal form to facilitate a Summer Academy 2017
workshop
Monday, April 10 Application Deadline—GCS Cohort, Summer 2017: MEd and EdS Cohort with
Building-Level Certification
2016-17 Calendars: Employee, Student, Spanish
