February 28, 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.

AWARDS/APPLICATIONS/CONTESTS/GRANTS

2017 Employee of the Year Awards - Nominations are now being received for the 2017 Employee of the Year Awards sponsored by Greenville Federal Credit Union. Winners receive a crystal award and $500 while their school/location receives $500. 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).
Contact: Sandra Welch, 355-3888.

All Employees

GCS Golf Tournament Scholarship Applications Due on Friday - Proceeds from Greenville County Schools’ 2016 Scholarship Golf Tournament will fund 2017-18 post-secondary scholarships for this year’s high school seniors attending GCS high schools and charter schools that participated in this school year’s golf tournament. All GCS high schools and one charter high school participated. Half of the scholarships are designated for children of permanent full- or part-time district employees. Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,500 each. The number of nominations from each school depends on the student enrollment. Applications must be completed and returned by Friday, March 3, 2017, to the student’s counselor. Please click here for student eligibility guidelines and application.
Contact: Student’s High School Counselor.

All K-12 Educators

21^st Century Grants (four-year projects) – K-12 Title 1/Title 1 eligible schools are eligible to apply for state funds for projects that provide 30 weeks (12 hours a week) of academic enrichment programs during non-school hours (after school, summers, weekends, etc.). Projects must be provided with consistency to the same cohort of students and student attendance must remain at 85% or higher throughout the project or funding will decrease. The annual funding decreases in Years 3 and 4 of the grant but the scope of services must remain consistent or increase. Therefore, the application must address the sustainability plan. Principals who plan to apply must submit their final application to district administration for approval no later than March 27, 2017. Visit the state website for additional information. Submission Deadline: April 3, 2017.
Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113

PTA Grants – K-12 schools with a PTA in good standing are invited to apply for matching grants up to $1,000 for local arts projects within the school community. Projects selected for funding will increase access to learning opportunities in the literary, media, visual and/or performing arts for at-risk or underserved audiences. Projects must actively engage families and community partners. Visit the website for additional information. Deadline: March 17, 2017.
Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113

All K-5 Educators

Healthy Playground Makeover Sweepstakes – This competition will award up to $30,000 in new playground equipment. Three grand prizes will be awarded: one from all eligible entries, one from those who qualify for the Title 1 Schoolwide program, and a third for a military base entry. Three runners-up will also be awarded $5,000 for school wellness programs. The online application and grant criteria are available here. Deadline: March 24, 2017
Contact: Lisa Finley, 355-3113

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Click HERE for Human Resources Home Page

NOTICES/REQUESTS

Form 1095-C – IRS, Health Insurance Document - The Affordable Care Act established healthcare reporting requirements for employers and taxpayers, including the 1095-C Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage Form. While the information on the 1095-C may assist you in preparing your 2016 tax return, the form is not required for filing your tax return. All 1095-C forms will be mailed to eligible employees no later than March 2, 2017. 
Contact: Benefits, 355-0960

Colorectal Cancer Screenings at No Cost - Colorectal cancer screening can save lives by detecting pre-cancerous conditions early. State Health Plan primary members age 50 or older can get both routine and diagnostic colonoscopies to detect colorectal cancer at no charge, using a network provider. Convenient take-home colorectal cancer tests are also available. Learn more about this benefit and other PEBA Perks at www.PEBAPerks.com.

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

Healthy Goal Setting - Set goals you can achieve. For example, aim for eating more vegetables and fewer high-calorie foods. Breaking your goal into smaller goals can help you adhere to the program.  The key is to be sensible and not aim so high that you wind up on the couch with snack foods and a defeated attitude.

Prep the Night Before a Workout - Put out your exercise clothes the night before as a reminder to walk or work out in the morning. Experts also suggest filling up your water bottle and placing your keys in your sneakers by the door the night before. Fewer obstacles means fewer opportunities to revert to your pillow and a higher likelihood of success.

CALENDAR

Friday, March 3                        Deadline—Application for Instructional Coach Institute
                                                    Deadline—Applications for GCS Scholarship Golf Tournament

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, Alison Search, (864) 656-2370

April 10-14                                Spring Break (April 10-11 are Required Leave Days for 12-Month Employees)

2016-17 Calendars: Employee, Student, Spanish